The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 589
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 10.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mrs Anna Boychuk (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2021 | School Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
July 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Whitehall Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6GJ
Town setting
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Krishna Avanti Primary School
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St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · Very close
Judgemeadow Community College
Secondary · 720m away
The City of Leicester College
Secondary · 775m away
Linden Primary School
Primary · 892m away
Ash Field School
Special school · 966m away
Ash Field Academy
Academy · 966m away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitehall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitehall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitehall Primary School?
Whitehall Primary School currently has 589 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitehall Primary School take?
Whitehall Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitehall Primary School?
Whitehall Primary School is in Leicester, LE5 6GJ, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitehall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whitehall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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