Scraptoft Valley Primary School
Leicester, LE5 1NG · Leicester · primary school
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66th 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 — 0.6/10 against 2,017 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 37.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.24 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Scraptoft Valley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% 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%, 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 (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cooking, guitar, gardening, dance, board games, recorder and mini doctors clubs. Sports include athletics, basketball, tennis, football and gymnastics. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 449 pupils against a stated capacity of 475. 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 maths? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Scraptoft Valley Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils “get a good deal here” and describes a school where staff expect pupils to “behave well and work hard.” Leaders have established well-sequenced English and mathematics curriculums, while pupils develop resilience and empathy through initiatives like ‘character muscles’ and ‘Well-being Wednesdays’. The governing body receives appropriate information but is noted as being too reliant on leaders for oversight.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy” and “feel safe,” with bullying dealt with “promptly” and many staff available for support.
- English and mathematics curriculums are “well established and sequenced,” with teachers clear on learning goals for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Phonics and early reading are prioritised, with a “carefully and thoughtfully introduced” scheme and books matched to sounds pupils are learning.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils taught about different faiths, cultures, healthy relationships, and internet safety.
- Leadership is a strength, with staff appreciating training opportunities and leaders being “sensitive to their well-being and their workload.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must ensure “clarity and precision around the knowledge and vocabulary that they want pupils to learn, and by when.”
- The governing body should introduce a programme to gather information “at first-hand” rather than relying solely on the headteacher, to hold leaders fully to account.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving appropriate training and being “vigilant to the signs of potential harm or neglect.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| 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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