Queensmead Primary Academy
Leicester, LE3 1PF · Leicester · primary school
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7th 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 — 9.2/10 against 2,001 of them, against 8.1/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| 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.
Queensmead Primary Academy 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%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening Club, Art and craft, and Forest School trips. Sports options include Girls Football, Boys Football, Archery, Skateboarding, Wheelchair basketball, Fencing, and Scooting. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 370 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School trips? How is the breakfast club structured for early arrivals?
What Ofsted said about Queensmead Primary Academy
Overview
Queensmead Primary Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "positive and ambitious place to learn" where pupils are "happy and safe." The inspection confirms that pupils achieve well, benefiting from excellent behaviour, respectful relationships, and a curriculum that is taught well in many subjects.
Strengths
- Reading is taught well with high priority, supported by "expert staff" and an "inspiring library."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" through lessons adapted to their precise needs.
- Behaviour and attitudes to learning are "excellent," with pupils showing curiosity, independence, and pride in their respectful relationships.
- The school provides "extensive and innovative" wider opportunities, including leadership roles and a unique 'purple pound economy' scheme.
- The early years setting offers a "carefully organised environment" where adults are "aspirational" for children’s achievements.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all pupils attend well, as "too many pupils are absent from school for long periods," leading to gaps in knowledge.
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects requires improvement so that pupils have more opportunities to revisit and secure important knowledge over time.
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 | 84% |
| 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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