Linden Primary School

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

Leicester, LE56AD Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
11 June 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Headland Road
Evington
Leicester, LE56AD

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
120068
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Headland Road, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6AD
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
475 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
438
Free School Meals
15.2% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Linden Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 105.0
2024 104.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
438 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

Compassion Respect Integrity Growth

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS Curriculum includes 3 Prime Areas: Communication and Language; Physical Development; Personal, Social and Emotional Development. EYFS Curriculum includes 4 Specific Areas: Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: 7.30am–8.20am in the lower dining hall; cost £1.80 per session. Madrassah-e-Khadija operates on site from 3.30pm–5.00pm for pupils aged 4–11.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions: places for children who live in the priority area; siblings attending Linden; applications considered for children with particular needs (often via Social Services). Reception–Year 6 admissions (mainstream): criteria include looked-after or previously looked-after status; serious medical or exceptional social/domestic needs; catchment area with a sibling at the school; catchment area with no sibling; staff have a child at the school; and outside catchment with a requested place.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £1.80 per session.

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