Greystoke Primary School
Leicester, LE19 2GX · Leicestershire · primary school
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66th 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 — 5.5/10 against 4,152 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| 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.
Greystoke Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 351 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or clubs are available for Year 6 students?
What Ofsted said about Greystoke Primary School
Overview
Greystoke Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and welcoming" environment where pupils demonstrate compassion and respect. The curriculum is well designed to prepare pupils for life in the 21st century, with strong provisions for reading and mathematics. However, the report notes that some aspects of curriculum implementation require further refinement to ensure activities consistently match learning intentions.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported, with rare incidents of bullying and effective systems like ‘worry boxes’ for sharing concerns.
- The ‘big ideas’ curriculum helps pupils connect knowledge across subjects, with teachers effectively recapping prior learning.
- Reading is championed by the headteacher, with high expectations, regular phonics checks, and quick support for those needing help.
- Mathematics is well planned, with teachers using apparatus to introduce concepts and checking understanding to tackle knowledge gaps.
- Staff are compassionate and driven to help pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve and succeed.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, activities do not always match curriculum intentions, and ambition for what pupils should know is not always high enough, slowing progress.
- In early years, tasks do not always align with the curriculum, and staff clarity on how activities develop knowledge hinders some children’s readiness for Year 1.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training, reporting concerns promptly, and leaders following these up carefully with thorough record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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