Rolleston Primary School
Leicester, LE2 9PT · Leicester · primary school
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71st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.9/10 against 1,323 of them, against 1.0/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 11 | 35% | 0.37 |
| 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.
Rolleston Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% 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%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools). An inspection took place in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 397 pupils against a stated capacity of 445. 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 have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Rolleston Primary School
Overview
Rolleston Primary School is described as an “inclusive and nurturing” environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud of their community. While the early years provision and support for vulnerable pupils are rated at a “strong standard,” overall achievement and curriculum consistency are currently at an “expected standard” or require attention.
Strengths
- Early years children benefit from a “well-resourced and purposeful learning environment” and make “secure progress” through warm staff relationships.
- Inclusion is highly effective; disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs “learn successfully with their peers” through well-targeted support.
- Staff build “effective, trusting relationships” with pupils and families, fostering a culture where bullying is rare and pupils feel safe.
- Leaders demonstrate a “clear understanding” of their roles and have secured improvements in reading, writing, and mathematics teaching.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is taught effectively in all subjects, with activities that help pupils “secure their knowledge and be well prepared for the next stage of learning.”
- Achievement in reading and mathematics has been inconsistent; leaders should continue work to improve outcomes through “highly effective teaching across all curriculum subjects.”
- Pupils’ understanding of “different cultures, world faiths and fundamental British values” needs strengthening to ensure they are fully prepared for life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and 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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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