The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 6.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Richardson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ashby Road, Gaddesby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 4WF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Gaddesby Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gaddesby Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gaddesby Primary School?
Gaddesby Primary School currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gaddesby Primary School take?
Gaddesby Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gaddesby Primary School?
Gaddesby Primary School is in Leicester, LE7 4WF, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gaddesby Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gaddesby Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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