The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 467
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- ATTENBOROUGH LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Rhian Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Saxby Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0TD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMedway Community Primary School
Primary · 434m away
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
16 plus · Grammar · 556m away
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School
Independent · 863m away
The Children's Hospital School
Special school · 1.1km away
St Crispin's School
Independent · 1.1km away
Leicester College
16 plus · 1.3km away
Madani Girls' School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Madani Boys School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sparkenhoe Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sparkenhoe Community Primary School?
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School currently has 467 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sparkenhoe Community Primary School take?
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sparkenhoe Community Primary School?
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School is in Leicester, LE2 0TD, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sparkenhoe Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sparkenhoe 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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