The Pastures Primary School
Leicester, LE19 3YP · Leicestershire · primary school
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12th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 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 — 9.4/10 against 2,232 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Pastures Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 330 pupils against a stated capacity of 314. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about The Pastures Primary School
Overview
The Pastures Primary School is described as a "welcoming place" where pupils are "happy and feel safe" due to "warm and nurturing" relationships. The inspection highlights exceptional behaviour, high engagement in learning, and strong outcomes in reading and mathematics, though inconsistencies remain in the wider curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exceptional" behaviour, interacting with "courtesy and respect" and showing "high levels of engagement" in lessons.
- The school prioritises reading effectively; staff are "well-trained" in phonics, and pupils achieve "high" progress and can discuss books "with confidence".
- Mathematics is a clear strength, with an "ambitious" curriculum, "secure" subject knowledge among teachers, and pupils who "reason and problem solve regularly".
- Personal development is "exemplary", with pupils developing character through roles of responsibility and a wide range of clubs and experiences.
- Early years provision ensures children get a "strong start", with clear routines that foster "high levels of independence".
Areas to improve
- The ambition of the curriculum in some foundation subjects is "not yet realised", leading to "inconsistency in the implementation and impact".
- Pupils’ "depth of knowledge and understanding" in some foundation subjects is "not as strong as it could be", with gaps in knowledge due to relatively new curriculum intent.
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 | 98% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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