Fossebrook Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Holmfield Avenue West Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3FF |
| Phone | 01163087966 |
| Reference Number | 142410 |
Fossebrook Primary School is successfully maintaining the high standards established during its previous inspection, demonstrating effective leadership and a strong sense of community among staff and pupils. The school fosters a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued, which is reflected in their positive attitudes towards learning and behaviour. With a strong emphasis on high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school ensures that pupils achieve well across subjects, particularly in reading and mathematics.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 208 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.6%
Girls: 52.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | 7 | 23 | 30 |
| 4 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 5 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 6 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47.6% |
| White, Other | 13.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.6% |
| Indian | 8.2% |
| African | 5.3% |
| Unclassified | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 01 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Effective teaching of reading, fostering a love for literature.
- Rapid progress in phonics during the Reception Year.
- Strong writing skills developed across the curriculum.
- Excellent behaviour and supportive school culture.
- High levels of pupil attendance and effective monitoring.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils, creating a family feel.
Areas for Improvement
- Some knowledge in the wider curriculum is not defined clearly enough, leading to gaps in recall and application.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | ||
| 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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 4.5 | ||
| Writing | -0.3 | ||
| Maths | 4.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 42 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
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