Spinney Hill Primary School
Leicester, LE5 5EZ · Leicester · primary school
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17th 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 — 5.6/10 against 4,133 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| 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.
Spinney Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the football team and attend the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 687 pupils against a stated capacity of 689. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Spinney Hill Primary School
Overview
Spinney Hill Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "harmonious, inclusive and diverse" environment where pupils thrive. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring that students, including those with special educational needs, are supported to "inspire, support, grow and achieve."
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and behave well, with rare instances of bullying dealt with promptly.
- The curriculum is largely well-designed, with clear key content and vocabulary, particularly in subjects like history.
- A new phonics and early reading scheme has been introduced effectively, with staff providing targeted support for struggling readers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive prompt identification and extra support through strong links with outside agencies.
- Leaders are proactive and reflective, with robust systems for monitoring attendance and supporting staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- A few subject leaders have not fully designed and sequenced the precise subject knowledge and vocabulary, meaning the curriculum in these subjects is not yet fully coherent.
- Leaders do not always engage with parents as well as they could, leaving some parents missing vital information on how to support their children at home.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving appropriate training and maintaining detailed records and strong links with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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