Wyvern Primary School
Leicester, LE4 7HH · Leicester · primary school
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45th 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 — 5.1/10 against 3,666 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| 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.
Wyvern Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in hockey, football, fencing, cricket, tennis, swimming, and singing.
Getting in
The published school roll is 454 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 new report-card framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Wyvern Primary School
Overview
Wyvern Primary School is fulfilling the expected standard of education, with leaders demonstrating an ambitious vision rooted in inclusion and high expectations. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils behave extremely well, feel safe, and make good progress from their starting points. While overall attainment is broadly in line with national averages, there are specific areas regarding disadvantaged pupils' outcomes and teaching consistency that require further attention.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour, showing "self-discipline and respect for others" in a calm and purposeful learning environment.
- The curriculum is carefully designed, with a notable focus on oracy and language development that effectively supports pupils speaking English as an additional language.
- Leaders have established robust systems for identifying and meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they are "valued and included."
- Staff provide high-quality professional learning and support, fostering a culture where all staff are committed to continued improvement.
- Pupils feel safe and secure, with bullying described as rare and addressed immediately by staff.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that "highly effective teaching is embedded across all subjects and classes" to address current inconsistencies in teaching quality.
- The school needs to develop pupils' handwriting, securing "accuracy and fluency" and maintaining high expectations for presentation across the curriculum.
- Leaders should continue working to improve attendance, particularly for pupils who do not attend as well as they should.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are 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 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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