Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy
Leicester, LE5 4ES · Leicester · primary school
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6th 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 — 9.4/10 against 2,391 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, basketball, cricket, netball, gymnastics, athletics, swimming, rounders, and dance.
Getting in
The published school roll is 437 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? How are the various sports and dance activities scheduled to ensure broad participation across the year?
What Ofsted said about Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils are “very happy to attend” Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy, displaying “very positive attitudes” and behaving well with “no disruptions to learning.” The school provides an “ambitious” curriculum with a high priority on reading, ensuring pupils build knowledge over time and achieve well in mathematics.
Strengths
- “Behaviour and attitudes” are outstanding, with pupils valuing rewards for kindness and working hard.
- The “early years provision” is outstanding, giving children an “exceptional start” with strong social and communication skills.
- Staff help pupils learn to read accurately, supporting those who struggle to “catch up” and ensuring access to the full curriculum.
- In mathematics, new knowledge is explained clearly, and staff “address any misconceptions quickly,” helping pupils remember what they have learned.
- Pupils “understand and celebrate diversity,” learning about different faiths, cultures, and fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, lesson activities do not reliably help pupils build on prior knowledge, meaning they do not always remember important curriculum content.
- The school provides limited extra-curricular clubs and opportunities for pupils to take on positions of responsibility, causing pupils to “miss out on chances to pursue their wider talents and interests.”
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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