Water Leys Primary School
Wigston, LE18 1HG · Leicestershire · primary school
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137th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,058 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Water Leys Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 402 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With 18 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year admissions if demand exceeds capacity? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Water Leys Primary School
Overview
Water Leys Primary School continues to be a good school, described as “nurturing and inclusive” where pupils are “happy, polite and well mannered.” The curriculum is “ambitious” with high expectations for all pupils, supported by a strong culture centred on the ‘CARE’ charter.
Strengths
- Children get a “secure start” in Reception, with staff maintaining high expectations and providing well-equipped areas for independent learning.
- There is a “strong reading culture,” with staff well trained in phonics and pupils becoming “fluent readers” who enjoy a wide range of texts.
- The mathematics curriculum is “ambitious and well planned,” using a structured approach that builds pupils’ confidence in explaining their thinking.
- Curriculum planning is “well developed” across subjects, using ‘ROCKS’ to help pupils “remember more of the curriculum.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported,” accessing the same ambitious curriculum or bespoke plans tailored to their needs.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure formative assessment is used consistently to address misconceptions, as current inconsistencies mean “some pupils’ learning does not progress as quickly as it could.”
- Resources and tasks must be consistently well chosen to fully realise curriculum intent, as current variations sometimes mean “pupils do not learn as well as they might.”
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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