The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp 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)
106
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.
5% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 598
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 10%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Andrew Kitchen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection
May 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Stafford Leys, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3LJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Lubbesthorpe Primary School
Primary · 973m away
Fossebrook Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Kirby Muxloe Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Kingsway Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
The Winstanley School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Emmanuel Christian School
Independent · 2.4km away
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Braunstone Community Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Stafford Leys Community Primary School?
Stafford Leys Community Primary School currently has 598 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stafford Leys Community Primary School take?
Stafford Leys Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stafford Leys Community Primary School?
Stafford Leys Community Primary School is in Leicester, LE3 3LJ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stafford Leys Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stafford Leys 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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