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St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone
Wale Road, Whetstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6NJ, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.9 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
266
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 76% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 21% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 3%, overall parent satisfaction appears positive, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 61% of schools.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 76% | Top 21% 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 British86.3%
Mixed Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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52.57200, -1.17735 · LE8 6NJ
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146603
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stpeterswhetstone.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone rated by Ofsted?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2023.
Is St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone a good school?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone scores 60.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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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