Fossebrook Primary School
Leicester, LE3 3FF · Leicestershire · primary school
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49th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 3,405 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fossebrook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Fossebrook Primary School
Overview
Fossebrook Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a happy school where staff and pupils share the vision ‘Together we rise’, with pupils achieving well and demonstrating excellent behaviour.
Strengths
- Reading is taught in a ‘highly effective way’, with children making rapid progress through phonics and developing a love of literature.
- Reception children receive a ‘great start to school life’, settling quickly into ‘exceptionally strong routines’ and engaging independently with learning resources.
- Pupils develop ‘strong writing skills’ in English and apply them creatively across the curriculum, while mathematics teaching ensures rapid retrieval of key facts.
- Leaders have a ‘very positive impact’, providing staff with ‘teacher development time’ to share effective practice and drive ongoing improvements.
- Attendance has improved for all pupils, supported by leaders who spot issues quickly and offer effective help to promote good habits.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects in the wider curriculum, the knowledge pupils need to learn is ‘not defined clearly enough’, meaning important content is not fully emphasised.
- Consequently, pupils sometimes struggle to recall key knowledge or use it to answer ‘more complex questions’, requiring leaders to help staff prioritise essential content.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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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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