Wolsey House Primary School
Leicester, LE4 2BB · Leicester · primary school
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68th 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 — 1.6/10 against 2,056 of them, against 1.7/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wolsey House Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 576 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 steps are taken to help children reach the higher standard in reading? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Wolsey House Primary School
Overview
Wolsey House Primary School is fulfilling the "expected standard" across all inspection categories, including achievement, attendance, curriculum, and leadership. The report highlights a school where pupils, many of whom start with skills well below typical levels, make "steady progress" and leave each key stage "more confident and better prepared." Leaders have established a supportive culture where staff feel valued and parents report positive views.
Strengths
- Pupils develop "secure basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics," with rapid progress in literacy, particularly for those arriving with little or no English.
- Classrooms are described as "calm and purposeful," with pupils behaving well, treating each other with "kindness and respect," and bullying being rare.
- The early years curriculum effectively supports children’s development in communication, language, and early literacy, ensuring most are "well prepared for key stage 1."
- Leaders and governors work with "purpose," focusing on improving teaching, attendance, and wellbeing while managing staff workload carefully.
- Inclusion is strong, with teachers adapting lessons so all pupils, including those with special educational needs, can "take part and succeed."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils "sustain rapid progress in securing foundational knowledge" to close gaps consistently across the wider curriculum.
- Strategies to reduce "persistent absence" further need continued evaluation, as the number of persistently absent pupils remains too high.
- Precision in curriculum adaptation for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities requires sharpening to ensure education, health and care plans are consistently reflected in practice.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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