The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Evans (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Holmfield Avenue West, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3FF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStafford Leys Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Kingsway Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Winstanley School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Emmanuel Christian School
Independent · 1.4km away
Braunstone Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
New Lubbesthorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Queensmead Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fossebrook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fossebrook Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fossebrook Primary School?
Fossebrook Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fossebrook Primary School take?
Fossebrook Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fossebrook Primary School?
Fossebrook Primary School is in Leicester, LE3 3FF, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fossebrook Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fossebrook Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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