Stokes Wood Primary School
Leicester, LE3 9BX · Leicester · primary school
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32nd 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 — 4.6/10 against 1,921 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stokes Wood 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%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a choir club, participate in the Daily Mile, Sports Day, and inter-school competitions, and perform in Mass Choir events, school productions, Rock Steady concerts, and weekly singing assemblies. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 429 pupils against a stated capacity of 503. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How are the weekly singing assemblies structured for new pupils?
What Ofsted said about Stokes Wood Primary School
Overview
Stokes Wood Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "caring and inclusive" environment where pupils are happy and keen to attend. The report highlights a strong focus on developing pupils’ character through the school’s '6 Rs' and an ambitious curriculum that prioritises vocabulary and reading.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and keen to attend," enjoying lessons because "we learn a lot" and feeling that "there are no outsiders here."
- Teachers use "strong subject knowledge" to plan engaging tasks, helping pupils use technical vocabulary with "accuracy and confidence."
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with all staff trained as experts in phonics and rapid support provided for those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities receive "excellent support," with parents speaking positively about the care and progress their children make.
- Children in the early years get off to a "good start," with clear routines and well-taught early mathematics preparing them for Year 1.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, leaders have not identified the "precise knowledge that pupils need to know and remember," limiting teachers' ability to check learning.
- In some foundation subjects, subject leaders do not monitor closely enough how well teachers implement the curriculum, which can cause the quality of learning to vary.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong" culture where staff training is up to date and leaders respond swiftly to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 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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