The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- EMBRACE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Bolstridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Wale Road, Whetstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlaby Stokes Church of England Primary School
Primary · 535m away
Badgerbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Foxfields Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.6km away
Greystoke Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Glen Hills Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Cosby Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Countesthorpe Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone take?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone is in Leicester, LE8 6NJ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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