Sandfield Close Primary School
Leicester, LE4 7RE · Leicester · primary school
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51st 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 4,023 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sandfield Close Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Discovery Club, play Judo, Cheerleading, or Football, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 250 pupils against a stated capacity of 252. 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 aiming for the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Discovery Club?
What Ofsted said about Sandfield Close Primary School
Overview
Sandfield Close Primary School is described as a place where pupils are happy, kind, and demonstrate the school’s values of “responsibleness, respectfulness, resilience and resourcefulness.” The report highlights a strong focus on vocabulary, reading, and personal development, with staff maintaining high expectations that pupils typically meet.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, show a “deep appreciation of diversity and equality,” and enjoy taking on responsibilities such as being lunchtime monitors or school councillors.
- The school successfully identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using a “wide range of therapies” to help them access learning and manage emotions.
- Reading is a high priority; teachers have “expert knowledge in how to teach early reading,” and additional practice helps pupils who need support to “catch up quickly.”
- Children in the early years receive a “strong start to their schooling,” with adults planning activities carefully to help them sustain high levels of concentration.
- Pupils have a strong understanding of their physical and mental health and are taught how to stay safe online and in the community.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the important knowledge pupils should remember has not been identified clearly enough, hindering teachers in designing effective learning activities.
- Assessment strategies are not always used sufficiently well, meaning some pupils receive work that is not ambitious enough to help them develop more complex ideas.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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