Herrick Primary School
Leicester, LE4 7NJ · Leicester · primary school
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27th of 71 primary schools in Leicester we can score, 82 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 4,107 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Herrick Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 305 pupils against a stated capacity of 440. 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
With 135 places currently unfilled, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? Since the 2024 inspection, what specific steps have been taken to close the gap with the national median in core subjects? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in reading and writing?
What Ofsted said about Herrick Primary School
Overview
Herrick Primary School is confirmed as a ‘good’ school, described as ‘friendly and inclusive’ with high expectations for behaviour and learning. The report highlights a well-planned curriculum that builds knowledge across subjects and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully designed, linking key subject knowledge across areas such as history and computing to deepen understanding.
- Reading is prioritised through a new phonics programme, with staff using frequent checks to tailor support and ensure pupils keep up with peers.
- Early years provision nurtures ‘warm and caring adult relationships’ and prepares children well for future stages through structured play and vocabulary focus.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective, adapted teaching that allows them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff workload is managed thoughtfully, ensuring new initiatives are ‘useful and manageable’.
Areas to improve
- The school must fully embed its approach to checking what pupils know and can do, as staff currently do not always know with confidence what all pupils need to learn next.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that pupils feel safe and know how to share concerns with trusted adults or via the ‘red box’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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