Martinshaw Primary School
Leicester, LE6 0BB · Leicestershire · primary school
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156th 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 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Martinshaw Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Diddi Dance, Little Cooks, and gymnastics, and the school offers residential visits. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the residential visits? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Martinshaw Primary School
Overview
Martinshaw Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "caring and welcoming" environment where pupils are proud and enjoy learning. The school delivers an ambitious curriculum with high-quality work, particularly in core subjects, and maintains effective safeguarding arrangements. However, the report identifies specific areas regarding the wider curriculum and pupil behaviour that require attention to ensure consistency across all subjects and interactions.
Strengths
- Pupils are "proud of their school" and strive to live out values such as "respect, kindness, resilience, aspiration, uniqueness and confidence."
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced" and "ambitious for all pupils," with clear progression in subjects like computing and mathematics.
- Staff have "high expectations" and use frequent checks to identify and address gaps in learning, helping pupils learn from their "marvellous mistakes."
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with children mastering phonics quickly and receiving "precise support" when needed.
- Governors provide "support and challenge," and leaders have introduced technology that has "significantly reduced" staff workload.
Areas to improve
- The school must fully review the wider curriculum to ensure it effectively enables pupils to acquire knowledge and connect learning across all subjects.
- Leaders should ensure that pupils who do not demonstrate "respect and kindness" are supported and challenged to model these qualities to the same high standard as their peers.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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