Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
Leicester, LE8 9EQ · Leicestershire · primary school
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122nd 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 4,242 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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.
Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football and netball teams, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 321 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 national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in similar-intake comparisons?
What Ofsted said about Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a "warm and friendly community" where the school’s motto is "lived out by staff and pupils." Leaders have designed a curriculum that sets out clear knowledge and skills, with teachers who are "well trained" and deliver lessons that pupils enjoy. The early years provision is highlighted as "meticulously planned," ensuring children settle quickly and gain important knowledge.
Strengths
- The early years curriculum is "meticulously planned," with staff who are "experts at helping children to improve their communication and vocabulary."
- Pupils feel safe and supported, appreciating resources like "worry boxes" and the "well-being club."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well catered for," with leaders who are "quick to identify any additional needs."
- Personal development is a priority, with pupils enjoying leadership roles and a "wider variety of clubs" introduced in response to school council requests.
- Staff feel "very well supported by leaders," and those in early career stages value the assistance provided.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not make clear the most important content, and leaders have not thought carefully enough about how pupils revisit prior learning, leading to "inconsistent" recall.
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not take sufficient account of what children have learned in the early years, meaning strong foundations are not always maximised.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders providing regular training, working closely with families and outside agencies, and ensuring pupils know how to stay safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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