The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 306
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 15.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mr Colin Bowpitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE
Town setting
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Primary · 1.2km away
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Secondary · 1.6km away
Badgerbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
South Wigston High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
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Primary · 1.8km away
Glen Hills Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School?
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School currently has 306 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School take?
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School?
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School is in Leicester, LE8 4FE, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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