Eyres Monsell Primary School
Leicester, LE2 9AH · Leicester · primary school
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65th of 71 primary schools in Leicester we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 2,046 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 34.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eyres Monsell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Young Voices, Music ensemble, Design Technology Club, Book Club, Board Games Club, Cooking Club, and Mad Scientists Club. Sports options include Football, Cricket, Tag Rugby, Cross Country, Athletics, Dodge Ball, and Dance.
Getting in
The published school roll is 388 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Eyres Monsell Primary School
Overview
Eyres Monsell Primary School continues to be a good school, offering an inclusive and welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and happy. The report highlights that children enjoy learning, particularly in mathematics and reading, and benefit from a curriculum that identifies key ‘sticky knowledge’. However, inconsistencies remain in how teachers use assessment data and design activities to ensure all pupils retain this knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils describe the school as inclusive, noting that ‘people are allowed to be unique and different’.
- Phonics is taught consistently, enabling children to become ‘accurate readers’ quickly, with prompt support for those needing extra help.
- The early years provide a ‘warm and welcoming environment’ where children learn independence and new vocabulary.
- Staff effectively identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), setting clear targets and using external expertise when necessary.
- Governors now make regular visits to check on the quality of education, enabling them to ‘challenge and support the school effectively’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff have the skills to focus on the most important knowledge in their teaching, as some classroom activities do not help pupils learn and remember key concepts.
- The school should ensure teachers use assessment information in all subjects to identify and address gaps in pupils’ learning, rather than just recording checks.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 34% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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