The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 248
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mrs Smita Lad (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Sandfield Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7RE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChurch Hill Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Church Hill Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Soar Valley College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Rushey Mead Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Wyvern Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Eastfield Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Rushey Mead Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Mellor Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sandfield Close Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sandfield Close Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandfield Close Primary School?
Sandfield Close Primary School currently has 248 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandfield Close Primary School take?
Sandfield Close Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandfield Close Primary School?
Sandfield Close Primary School is in Leicester, LE4 7RE, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandfield Close Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sandfield Close Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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