Old Mill Primary School
Leicester, LE9 6PT · Leicestershire · primary school
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129th 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Old Mill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in November 2025 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 367 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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 available in the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted report-card framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Old Mill Primary School
Overview
Old Mill Primary School is described as having an "inclusive, nurturing ethos" where pupils are "happy" and feel "safe and valued." The report states that pupils "generally achieve well," with outcomes in line with or above national averages, and attendance is consistently "above the national average." However, the inspection identifies specific areas requiring attention, particularly regarding foundational literacy skills and the consistency of teaching feedback.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes towards their learning" and behave well in "calm and purposeful classroom environments."
- Disadvantaged pupils "achieve well and above their peers nationally," supported by effective use of pupil premium funding.
- Leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility," ensuring pupils are made safer.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "well designed," with staff possessing "secure subject knowledge" who question pupils skilfully.
- Early years provision is "well-considered," with a strong priority on reading and phonics that helps children blend to make words quickly.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils have not secured necessary foundations in "spelling and handwriting," leaving them less prepared for their next steps in education.
- The quality of feedback is "inconsistent," leading to repeated errors in basic knowledge such as spelling and sentence construction.
- Leaders’ monitoring of the curriculum and interventions for some pupils with SEND does not always provide an "accurate picture of their impact."
Safeguarding
The report confirms that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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