The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 28.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- RISE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sophie Moss (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Upper Church Street, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWreake Valley Academy
Secondary · 454m away
The Merton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Queniborough Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Broomfield Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Eastfield Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Cossington Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
The Pochin School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy?
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy take?
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy?
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy is in Leicester, LE7 1HR, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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