Sandfield Close Primary School

A not judged community school school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sandfield Close Primary School.

Leicester, LE47RE Ofsted: Not Judged Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
29 October 2024
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
Sandfield Close
Leicester, LE47RE
Phone
1162660333
Website
sandfieldclose.leicester.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
120047
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Sandfield Close, Leicester, LE4 7RE
Website
www.sandfieldclose.leicester.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
252 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
271
Free School Meals
16.2% (44 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.8% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.7 (10.8 below average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
17 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
34
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
271 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn, Laugh and Achieve"

We are Responsible We are Respectful We are Resilient We are Resourceful

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Sandfield Close Primary School. It is described as friendly, nurturing and inclusive, serving a diverse community in Leicester. The school emphasizes a broad, rich curriculum, high quality teaching and learning, and a strong home–school–community partnership. Pupils are described as happy and understanding the school values of responsibility, respect, resilience and resourcefulness, with a focus on celebrating diversity and achieving good outcomes.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Judo Discovery Club Cheerleading Club Football Club

Sports

Judo Football Cheerleading

Curriculum Highlights

Development of cultural capital and a broad, rich, engaging curriculum Inclusion, equity and opportunity with a focus on SEND inclusion Access to high quality teaching and learning opportunities Values embedded in school life and daily practice Compliance with Equality Act 2010 and SEND Regulations 2014

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

The Sunshine Room is a Designated Specialist Provision (DSP) for EHCPs focusing on communication and interaction needs. Maximum capacity: 10 places. Admission is for children from Reception to Year 6. SENDCo: Mrs Heselton; DSP Lead Teacher: Mrs Lynch; Teaching Assistants: Mrs Bosmanova, Mrs Makwana, Mrs Kukadia and Mr Keshwara. Transport provided according to Local Authority SEND transport policy. The Sunshine Room is an integral part of Sandfield Close Primary School; children receive specialised lessons in the DSP and join mainstream classes where possible.

Admissions Criteria

All admissions are managed by Leicester City Council’s Admissions Department. For a Reception place, apply online via www.leicester.gov.uk/admissions, usually before the mid-January deadline prior to the September start. In-year admissions can also be applied online via the same website. Visits to the school are welcomed by contacting the school office.

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