The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 38.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
1 Gillman Road, Leicester, LE3 9NS
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmStokes Wood Primary School
Primary · Very close
Inglehurst Junior School
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The Herewoode Academy
Secondary · 777m away
Emily Fortey School
Special school · 847m away
West Gate School
Special school · 847m away
Brook Mead Academy
Secondary · 870m away
Piper Way School
Special school · 895m away
Forest Lodge Academy
Primary · 939m away
Questions parents ask
What is Parks Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parks Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parks Primary School?
Parks Primary School currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parks Primary School take?
Parks Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parks Primary School?
Parks Primary School is in Leicester, LE3 9NS, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parks Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parks Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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