Glen Hills Primary School
Leicester, LE2 9NY · Leicestershire · primary school
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89th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.6/10 against 3,424 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Glen Hills Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, compared to the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.6 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 471 pupils against a stated capacity of 518. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific trips or arts projects are planned for the next term?
What Ofsted said about Glen Hills Primary School
Overview
Glen Hills Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel happy, safe, and enjoy learning. Leaders and staff share high ambitions, prioritising reading and providing a broad, ambitious curriculum that supports pupils to achieve well across all subjects.
Strengths
- Behaviour is described as "excellent," with pupils being respectful, tolerant, and valuing diversity.
- Reading is effectively taught from Reception, with a "well-structured approach" to phonics and precise book matching.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with detailed plans ensuring pupils build knowledge and skills over time.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with suitable adaptations ensuring all pupils can keep up.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils thriving through a wide range of enrichment opportunities and leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- The school should clarify conceptual links across and between all subjects and year groups so that pupils remember and connect prior learning more effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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