The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 435
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mr Christopher Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Headland Road, Evington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAsh Field School
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Crown Hills Community College
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Whitehall Primary School
Primary · 892m away
Coleman Primary School
Primary · 927m away
Oaklands School
Special school · 969m away
Judgemeadow Community College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Linden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Linden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Linden Primary School?
Linden Primary School currently has 435 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Linden Primary School take?
Linden Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Linden Primary School?
Linden Primary School is in Leicester, LE5 6AD, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Linden Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Linden Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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