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Rushey Mead Primary School
Gipsy Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 6RB, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.7 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
547
Capacity
588
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 87% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. The school serves a diverse community with a total of 547 pupils, but its LocaleIQ score suggests it faces some challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian84.6%
Gypsy/Roma3.8%
Asian Other3.1%
Black African2.4%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White British1.1%
Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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52.65626, -1.11181 · LE4 6RB
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN120009
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Rushey Mead Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rushey Mead Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2018.
Is Rushey Mead Primary School a good school?
Rushey Mead Primary School scores 16.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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