Rushey Mead Primary School
Leicester, LE4 6RB · Leicester · primary school
Check the area around this school
54th 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 the 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Rushey Mead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a yoga club and participate in sports including Beat the Street, Daily Dash, swimming, wheelchair basketball, Bikeability, and archery.
Getting in
The published school roll is 532 pupils against a stated capacity of 566. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths?
What Ofsted said about Rushey Mead Primary School
Overview
Rushey Mead Primary School continues to be a good school, offering an "inclusive and welcoming" environment where pupils feel safe and happy. The report highlights an effective curriculum that supports personal development and helps pupils, including those new to English, achieve well through targeted language support and high-quality teaching.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" and identifies precise knowledge, with staff using clear demonstrations and modelling to help pupils develop secure understanding.
- Language development is prioritised, with exploring new words and sentence modelling in every lesson helping many pupils achieve a "high level of fluency".
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils know how to keep themselves safe, including online, while bullying is described as "rare".
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "highly effective", with specialist support helping them develop communication skills and achieve well.
- Pupils develop a "very good understanding" of fundamental British values and school character traits, which are integrated into every lesson.
Areas to improve
- The use of assessment to check pupils’ understanding is inconsistent, meaning some pupils do not recall learned knowledge as well as they should; the school must ensure assessment is used consistently across the school.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of LE4 6RB, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT