The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 400
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 21.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- ATTENBOROUGH LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Gita Patel (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Dunlin Road, Off Humberstone Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3FP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy
Primary · 854m away
Uplands Infant School
Primary · 854m away
Moat Community College
Secondary · 875m away
Spinney Hill Primary School
Primary · 954m away
Al-Islamia Institute for Education
Independent · 1.0km away
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School
Independent · 1.2km away
Medway Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Shenton Primary School?
Shenton Primary School currently has 400 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shenton Primary School take?
Shenton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shenton Primary School?
Shenton Primary School is in Leicester, LE5 3FP, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shenton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shenton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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