Greenfield Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Gwendoline Drive
Countesthorpe
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE8 5SG
Phone 01162773584
Reference Number 132226

Greenfield Primary School is performing well, maintaining a good standard since its last inspection in 2018. The school fosters a strong community atmosphere where pupils feel valued and safe, and they benefit from a well-structured curriculum that supports their learning and development. The commitment to fostering high aspirations for both academic and social growth is evident, making learning an enjoyable experience for students, who actively participate in a range of activities. The school is also noted for its strengths in reading and its inclusive approach to supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring all subjects offer clear guidance on the key knowledge and vocabulary required for better retention of learning by pupils, as well as enhancing their understanding of different cultures and religions.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 577
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50.43%
Girls: 49.57%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 14.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 4.3%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 27.7
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 24.7
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 29.4

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 42 38 80
2 40 35 75
3 42 47 89
4 44 47 91
5 38 46 84
6 47 42 89

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 90.3%
White & Black (Caribbean) 2.6%
White & Asian 1.7%
Mixed, Other 1.2%
White, Other 1%
Indian 0.9%
Unclassified 0.7%
White & Black (African) 0.5%
Asian, Other 0.5%
Caribbean 0.3%
Chinese 0.2%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 16 Apr 2024
Date Report
16 Apr 2024 School inspection:
11 Jul 2018 Short inspection
10 Jun 2014 Full inspection:
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
20 Apr 2010 Full inspection:
15 Jan 2007 Full inspection:
30 Sep 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils enjoy their learning and are inspired by a wide range of activities.
  • High standards of behaviour and respectful relationships among pupils and staff.
  • Strong reading program that effectively supports pupils in their literacy development.
  • Inclusive practices that effectively support pupils with SEND.
  • Strong governance with a clear vision and support for staff wellbeing.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lack of clarity in a small number of subjects regarding key knowledge and vocabulary for learning retention.
  • Limited understanding of different faiths and cultures among pupils.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 64%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 3%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 106
Maths 106

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -1.4
Writing -0.9
Maths -1

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 25 2
Third Preference 10 0
From another Local Authority 2 2

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