Granby Primary School

A good community school school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Granby Primary School.

Leicester, LE28LP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
36.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 43.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 May 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Granby Road
Leicester, LE28LP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
120006
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Granby Road, Leicester, LE2 8LP
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
498 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
468
Free School Meals
28.0% (131 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Granby Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 104.0
2024 102.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
468 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ready, Respectful, Safe"

confidence co-operation enjoyment friendship fairness truth respect

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Dale Cross welcomes you and outlines Granby as a Victorian school (opened in 1889) with 470 pupils on roll and around 90 staff; the school aims to provide a high standard of education and a wide range of activities both in and out of school, and to work in partnership with families to ensure pupils have happy and successful years.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Granby's Breakfast Club and Camelot Care offer before and afterschool care for children from Nursery to Year 6; please enquire at the school office for available places.

SEND Provision

Granby has Dyslexia Friendly status.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions: 39 places per session (morning 8:45–11:45; afternoon 12:30–3:30); priority given to pupils living nearest to the school and to those in the local community likely to attend Granby; criteria include Local Authority care, children subject to child protection plans, families fleeing domestic violence (subject to verification), siblings in the school (within catchment or outside catchment with a sibling in the school); allocation handled by Leicester City Council. Primary (Reception to Year 6): two classes per year group with 30 places per class; overspill up to 31 places under certain conditions; Local Authority criteria include being in care, children subject to child protection plans, families fleeing domestic violence, siblings in the school (within or outside catchment), and distance as tiebreaker; admissions managed by Leicester City Council.

Financial Information

There is a charge for the extended part of the Nursery care – please enquire at the school office for the current rate.

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