Whitehall Primary School
Leicester, LE5 6GJ · Leicester · primary school
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15th 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 the 4,174 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1/10 among them, against 6.1/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| 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.
Whitehall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% 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%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers after-school sport clubs and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 573 pupils against a stated capacity of 682. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school sport clubs? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whitehall Primary School
Overview
Whitehall Primary School is described as an “inclusive and caring school” where pupils are “proud” and feel “safe.” The report highlights that the school has made “many positive changes” since its previous inspection, resulting in a “Good” overall effectiveness rating. Pupils enjoy learning, behave well, and benefit from a curriculum that is “well-considered and sequenced.”
Strengths
- Reading is a sustained priority, with pupils becoming “keen, confident and fluent readers” through effective strategies and quick support for those needing extra help.
- The mathematics curriculum is “embedded from early years to Year 6,” enabling teachers to address misconceptions quickly and fostering “confident and enthusiastic mathematicians.”
- Staff identify barriers for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “quickly and accurately,” adapting curriculum delivery to ensure high achievement.
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, taking on roles such as “school councillors, play leaders and eco-warriors” and showing an understanding of “right and wrong.”
- Staff feel “fairly treated” and value the “supportive team” environment, with leaders being “mindful of their well-being.”
Areas to improve
- The school should “refine policies and processes further” because some are not yet “sufficiently clear and coherent,” leading to “inconsistencies in practice” across different aspects of the school’s work.
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 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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