The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 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
- 687
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Stretton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2004 | Inspection
Location
Ventnor Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5EZ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Spinney Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Spinney Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Spinney Hill Primary School?
Spinney Hill Primary School currently has 687 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Spinney Hill Primary School take?
Spinney Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Spinney Hill Primary School?
Spinney Hill Primary School is in Leicester, LE5 5EZ, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Spinney Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Spinney Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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