Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School, Leicester

In its own words: "For 2027 pupils will be admitted to our Foundation Stage with a cohort size of 60 children in 2 classes. The closing date for applications for children starting school in September 2027 is 15th January 2027. Places are announced on the national offer day of 16th April 2027."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Thistly Meadow, we want every pupil to experience success, as soon as they arrive at school. We aim to prepare pupils to be curious and enthusiastic learners, as part of our vision for the joy of lifelong learning."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, cricket, tennis, basketball, dance and cooking.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 80% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 78 families put Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School as their first choice and 205 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 18 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School are Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Inadequate, 66% reading, 53% maths); St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone (0.8 miles, Good, 88% reading, 79% maths); Badgerbrook Primary School (1 mile, 83% reading, 83% maths); and Parkland Primary School South Wigston (1.1 miles, Good, 70% reading, 72% maths).

Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

75 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 72% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (72%).

11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 33 pupils (10%) received SEN support and 12 (3.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is South Wigston Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Willow Road (opposite), 250 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 117 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School issued 17 suspensions, 5.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School are Countesthorpe Academy (1 mile) and South Wigston High School (1.1 miles).