Griffydam Primary School
Coalville, LE67 8HU · Leicestershire · primary school
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58th 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 3,480 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Griffydam 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 14.0% of pupils, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 93 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who are not yet meeting expected standards? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Griffydam Primary School
Overview
Griffydam Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy place" where pupils and staff enjoy positive relationships. Leaders maintain high expectations, and pupils benefit from extensive enrichment opportunities, including a well-used forest school and hands-on learning experiences. The inspection confirms that the school remains effective in its core functions while identifying specific areas for curriculum refinement and communication.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, behave well, and report that bullying is rare, with effective systems like worry boxes in place.
- The school is inclusive, with staff providing strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to succeed.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge, particularly in mathematics and phonics, where pupils make good progress and enjoy learning.
- Leaders have planned ambitious curriculums and organise valued enrichment activities, such as science fairs and educational trips.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a strong culture of safety and regular staff training.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils revisit and remember key knowledge, as some struggle to recall what they have learned in the past.
- Leaders need to support teachers in managing workload pressures arising from increased rigour in curriculum delivery.
- Leaders must communicate the rationale behind recent changes more clearly to parents and other stakeholders.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting a strong culture where staff receive regular updates and act quickly to address concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 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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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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