The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 36% 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
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 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
- 607
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 35.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mr Steven Powell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beaumont Leys Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmContinuum School - Leicester
Independent · 1.1km away
Darul Uloom Leicester
Independent · 1.2km away
Abbey Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Spark Vale Academy
Independent · 1.4km away
Mellor Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Beaumont Leys School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
English Martyrs Catholic School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wolsey House Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wolsey House Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wolsey House Primary School?
Wolsey House Primary School currently has 607 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wolsey House Primary School take?
Wolsey House Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wolsey House Primary School?
Wolsey House Primary School is in Leicester, LE4 2BB, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wolsey House Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wolsey House Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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