Launde Primary School
Leicestershire, LE2 4LJ · Leicestershire · primary school
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37th 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 — 9.6/10 against 4,013 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Launde Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Magical Maths club, play cricket, football, badminton, basketball, tennis, or Tae Kwon Do, and take part in dance and gymnastics. Year 6 pupils go on a residential trip to Skern, while Year 4 pupils visit Condover.
Getting in
The published school roll is 600 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 activities are included in the Year 6 residential to Skern? How does the new inspection framework affect the school’s current improvement plans?
What Ofsted said about Launde Primary School
Overview
Launde Primary School is fulfilling the expected standard of education, with leaders having maintained a "rapid journey of improvement" since the last inspection. The school provides a "calm and orderly environment" where pupils are "eager to learn" and achieve well, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils’ attainment in core subjects is "above the national averages," including for disadvantaged pupils, with many reaching higher standards.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are "well mannered with kind hearts," and incidents of bullying are rare.
- Attendance rates are "above average," supported by diligent tracking and strategies that have improved punctuality for vulnerable groups.
- The early years provision is "ambitious and progressive," with staff forming "warm and caring relationships" that help children settle quickly.
- Leaders have created an "inclusive culture" with clear systems to identify needs early, ensuring all pupils can learn successfully.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine curriculum design to ensure pupils develop "consistently detailed knowledge" and produce high-quality work across all subjects, as some work currently "lacks the expected quality of writing and presentation."
- Leaders must evaluate the impact of support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "more rigorously" to fine-tune provision and maximise progress.
- Leaders should embed new strategies to sustain recent improvements in attendance.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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