Red Hill Field Primary School
Leicester, LE19 3EF · Leicestershire · primary school
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29th 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 — 8.1/10 against 4,238 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 41% | 3.34 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 26% | 1.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Red Hill Field Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, 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 (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 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 do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the middle years? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Red Hill Field Primary School
Overview
Red Hill Field Primary School is described as “welcoming and inclusive,” where pupils are “polite and well mannered” and uphold values of “respect, harmony and fulfilment.” Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils feel “safe and happy” while fostering a positive attitude towards learning and personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum in most subjects, including art and geography, is “well-sequenced,” helping pupils build on prior knowledge with confidence.
- Reading and writing are central to the curriculum; pupils enjoy reading diverse texts, and early phonics teaching is effective, with books “well matched to their phonics skills.”
- Mathematics is “well planned” with clear explanations, allowing pupils to “know and remember more of what has been taught.”
- Leaders effectively identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring “no pupil misses out on learning.”
- Staff morale is positive, with leaders ensuring a “reasonable workload” and trustees providing ambitious challenge and support.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum planning and sequencing are not yet sufficiently developed in some subjects, requiring leaders to complete reviews to ensure equal ambition across all areas.
- Some subject leaders lack clear oversight and are “too reliant on senior leaders,” necessitating further training to develop subject expertise.
- The proportion of pupils who are “regularly absent from school is too high,” particularly among disadvantaged pupils, requiring continued focus to improve attendance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong safeguarding culture” where staff are well trained and work closely with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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