The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
110
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.
15% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 445
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mr Luke Whitney (Head teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
70 Ethel Road, Leicester, LE5 5NA
Town setting
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Crown Hills Community College
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Evington Park School
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Medway Community Primary School
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Questions parents ask
What is Mayflower Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mayflower Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mayflower Primary School?
Mayflower Primary School currently has 445 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mayflower Primary School take?
Mayflower Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mayflower Primary School?
Mayflower Primary School is in Leicester, LE5 5NA, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mayflower Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mayflower Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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