The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 92% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
92%
+30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 440
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Grace Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Copse Close, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4FU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManor High School
Secondary · Very close
Launde Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Woodland Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Beauchamp College
Secondary · 1.9km away
Beauchamp College
Secondary · 1.9km away
Gartree High School Oadby
Middle deemed secondary · 1.9km away
Gartree High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Brocks Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brookside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brookside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brookside Primary School?
Brookside Primary School currently has 440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brookside Primary School take?
Brookside Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brookside Primary School?
Brookside Primary School is in Leicester, LE2 4FU, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brookside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brookside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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