The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 473
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 24.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mr Dale Cross (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Granby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 8LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMontrose School
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Marriott Primary School
Primary · 999m away
Knighton Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary's Fields Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Millgate School
Special school · 1.6km away
Eyres Monsell Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
All-through · 1.7km away
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Granby Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Granby Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Granby Primary School?
Granby Primary School currently has 473 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Granby Primary School take?
Granby Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Granby Primary School?
Granby Primary School is in Leicester, LE2 8LP, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Granby Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Granby Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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