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Parks Primary School
1 Gillman Road, Leicester, LE3 9NS, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.2 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
451
Capacity
466
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score in the top 2% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, achieving 85% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% expressing that they would recommend the school. However, while the school excels in many areas, the percentage of students reaching the higher standard at KS2 is relatively modest at 15%.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality 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%. | 85% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child feels safe
93%
School supports development
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.0%
Black African10.6%
White Other10.0%
Asian Indian7.3%
Asian Other5.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Other1.8%
Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.64518, -1.16863 · LE3 9NS
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN120088
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.parksprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Parks Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Parks Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Parks Primary School a good school?
Parks Primary School scores 98.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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 Parks Primary School?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Parks Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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