The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 463
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 30%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mr Steven Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
St Stephens Road, Highfields, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1GH
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Medway Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Medway Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Medway Community Primary School?
Medway Community Primary School currently has 463 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Medway Community Primary School take?
Medway Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Medway Community Primary School?
Medway Community Primary School is in Leicester, LE2 1GH, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Medway Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Medway Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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