Mowmacre Hill Primary School
Leicester, LE4 2NG · Leicester · primary school
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59th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.5/10 against 826 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| 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.
Mowmacre Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and participate in netball, football, rugby, basketball, multi-skills, fun and fitness, cross country, and cricket. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 348 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the multi-skills sessions? How does the School Council involve pupils in decision-making?
What Ofsted said about Mowmacre Hill Primary School
Overview
Mowmacre Hill Primary School is described as a “happy, vibrant and welcoming learning community” where pupils enjoy learning and are well supported by staff. The inspection confirms that the school has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” ensuring high expectations for achievement and behaviour remain in place.
Strengths
- The school delivers an “ambitious and well-organised curriculum” with clear progression of knowledge, skills, and vocabulary from early years to key stage 2.
- Teachers possess “secure subject knowledge,” effectively explaining new topics and quickly resolving gaps in learning or misconceptions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are accurately identified and receive adapted activities to access the curriculum and achieve well.
- Staff benefit from a “well-thought-out programme of professional development,” and governance provides “effective challenge and support.”
- Positive relationships exist between staff and pupils, who are respectful and take pride in leadership roles such as lunchtime leaders and pupil parliament.
Areas to improve
- The school must continue to embed effective phonics teaching and interventions so that more pupils meet the expected standard, addressing previous low outcomes.
- Staff require the necessary expertise to consistently use assessment information to identify and close gaps in pupils’ learning, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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