The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
18% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 444
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 34%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mrs E Christensen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Blackett Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9BX
Town setting
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English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
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Inglehurst Junior School
Primary · 715m away
Brook Mead Academy
Secondary · 722m away
Beaumont Leys School
Secondary · 982m away
The Herewoode Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Emily Fortey School
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stokes Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stokes Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stokes Wood Primary School?
Stokes Wood Primary School currently has 444 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stokes Wood Primary School take?
Stokes Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stokes Wood Primary School?
Stokes Wood Primary School is in Leicester, LE3 9BX, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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