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Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.7 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
306
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 48% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 85% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 99% of parents recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 3% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (75 responses)
★★★★★4.2
I'd recommend this school
99%
My child makes good progress
96%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
Good range of subjects
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School supports development
89%
School keeps me informed
88%
School has high expectations
84%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.0%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Other1.0%
Black African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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52.57054, -1.15904 · LE8 4FE
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN119956
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thistlymeadow.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School a good school?
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School scores 88.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School?
Based on 75 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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