Fernvale Primary School
Leicester, LE7 9PR · Leicestershire · primary school
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176th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.8/10 nationally. 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fernvale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 331 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in results?
What Ofsted said about Fernvale Primary School
Overview
Fernvale Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a "nurturing and inclusive" environment where relationships are caring and pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders have focused on strengthening the curriculum and improving attendance, resulting in positive outcomes for pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "suitably ambitious curriculums" in most subjects, particularly in mathematics and science, where they develop specific skills and reasoning.
- Reading is a clear priority, with "highly structured" phonics sessions and effective support for pupils falling behind.
- The school provides strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who "make good progress" due to adapted teaching.
- Personal development is well supported through a wide range of sporting, artistic, and musical clubs, fostering tolerance and respect.
- Attendance is improving due to "robust systems" to check on pupil well-being and remove barriers to regular school attendance.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, planned curriculums are not well implemented, meaning teaching does not "sharply focus on the key knowledge pupils need to learn." The school should ensure teachers have the expertise to deliver the intended curriculum in all subjects.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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
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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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