Falcons Primary School

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Leicester, LE50TA Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
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
12 September 2017
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
George Hine House
Gipsy Lane
Leicester, LE50TA
Phone
1164510050
Website
falconsprimary.org

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141011
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
George Hine House, Gipsy Lane, Leicester, LE5 0TA
Website
www.falconsprimary.org
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Sikh
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
AKAAL EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
420 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
328
Free School Meals
19.8% (65 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 105.0
2023 109.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
41
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
328 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -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

"To be the best we can be"

unity equality respect high morals discipline love compassion selfless service

The school draws on the teaching of the Sikh faith and is committed to providing not only an academic education, but one that will also encompass an underlying message of unity, equality and respect. High morals, discipline, love, compassion and selfless service towards all regardless of faith, gender or colour. Falcon School will embrace a universal, inclusive approach to spirituality.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Jasbir Mann welcomes visitors; describes Falcons as a welcoming, vibrant two-form Sikh faith primary school serving around 420 learners; opened in October 2014; welcomes children from all backgrounds; aims for pupils to be kind, thoughtful and outstanding; invites visits.

Facilities

Grade II listed George Hine House 2016 new build Playgrounds Wildlife area with mature trees, storytelling area, willow tunnel, pond Peace Garden funded by The Rotary Club of Leicester Novus

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Club

SEND Provision

SEND Information including SEND Policy; Inclusive Provision for SEND Pupils in Mainstream Schools; SEND Code of Practice; SENCo: Mrs Katie Young.

Admissions Criteria

Falcons Primary School does not have a designated catchment area. The admission authority is the Akaal Education Trust. The school participates in Leicester City Council’s primary coordinated admissions scheme.

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