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Water Leys Primary School
Guilford Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1HG, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.6 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
401
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. It performs well in key stage 2, with 56% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 72% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 September 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.4%
Asian Indian22.2%
Asian Pakistani5.2%
Black African4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Other2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Location
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52.59344, -1.11880 · LE18 1HG
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN120079
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Water Leys Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Water Leys Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2018.
Is Water Leys Primary School a good school?
Water Leys Primary School scores 32.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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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