Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Leicester, LE2 0TD · Leicester · primary school
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20th 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 — 6.3/10 against 2,851 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 7.0% achieved this, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 2023 inspection report guide current teaching strategies? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Overview
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour and personal development. The report highlights a school where pupils are ‘exceptionally well mannered’ and ‘constantly eager to do well’, supported by a ‘cohesive and highly effective’ leadership team.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is described as ‘exemplary’, with students being ‘courteous, hardworking’ and proud of their school values.
- The teaching of reading is a priority; the phonics programme is ‘implemented well’ and ‘consistently’, ensuring pupils ‘soon become fluent readers’.
- The curriculum is ‘meticulously planned and sequenced’, helping pupils in core subjects to ‘learn and remember the curriculum very well’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities ‘achieve well’, receiving skilful adaptations to learn alongside peers.
- Personal development is ‘comprehensively catered for’, with pupils developing a ‘secure understanding of fundamental British values’ and celebrating diversity.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils ‘consistently remember what they have learned across all subjects’, as there are minor inconsistencies in some foundation subjects.
- Those responsible for governance must ensure roles and responsibilities are ‘fully understood and applied’ to resolve confusion regarding specific aspects of governance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders ensuring that keeping pupils safe is the ‘highest priority’ and staff consistently understanding their responsibilities.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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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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