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Desford Community Primary School
Kirkby Road, Desford, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 9JH, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.5 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
382
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top third nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 88% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 4% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality 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%. | 71% | Top 33% 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 |
Parent View (72 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
99%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
School keeps me informed
83%
School supports development
76%
School has high expectations
72%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
White Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.8%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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52.62230, -1.30012 · LE9 9JH
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN149267
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.desford.leics.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Desford Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Desford Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Desford Community Primary School a good school?
Desford Community Primary School scores 63.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 Desford Community Primary School?
Based on 72 Ofsted Parent View responses, Desford Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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