Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy.

Leicester, LE52NA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
28 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Roborough Green
Thurnby Lodge
Leicester, LE52NA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142857
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Roborough Green, Thurnby Lodge, Leicester, LE5 2NA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
420 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
450
Free School Meals
36.1% (162 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 104.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
450 pupils
3-11

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

"Brighter Futures, Learning Together"

Be Kind Be Responsible Work Hard

Multicultural school; welcomes children from many countries and cultures; celebrates different traditions and core events; languages spoken.

Head Teacher's Message

Willowbrook Mead is a happy, stimulating and caring school with high standards of behaviour and strong community; it offers a breakfast club and enrichment opportunities.

Facilities

Extensive school grounds Well-resourced, spacious rooms Our Hygge Room

Curriculum Highlights

Voice 21 oracy program integrated into curriculum Votes for School weekly debate and decision-making activities Primary Leadership Team (PLT) and Eco Leaders Ambassadors program with ambassador passport and gold sash Library Ambassadors supporting peers

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club every morning and a range of after-school activities; enrichment offer.

SEND Provision

The Willow is a Designated Specialist Provision created to help children in Key Stage 2 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

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