Coleman Primary School, Leicester
Coleman Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leicester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 101st-highest of the 138 schools in Leicester with published results, and 10,359th of 14,452 across England. It was 79% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Coleman Primary School in detail
Coleman Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Coleman Primary School we want all our pupils to 'Be the Best that they Can Be'."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are very proud of our school and work hard to ensure it is a vibrant learning community, where children develop a love of learning, are confident in trying new experiences and are curious, resilient and determined to do their best."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Coleman Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 75% in Leicester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 62% in reading and 61% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Coleman Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Coleman Primary School as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 32 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Coleman Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Coleman Primary School are Mayflower Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 76% reading, 84% maths); Evington Valley Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 95% reading, 93% maths); Spinney Hill Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 85% maths); and Linden Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 81% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Coleman Primary School.
Mayflower Primary SchoolEvington Valley Primary SchoolSpinney Hill Primary SchoolLinden Primary School
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Coleman Primary School (as of September 2025): 80% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (90%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
69.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 104 pupils (23.1%) received SEN support and 7 (1.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leicester Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Nansen Road (e bound), 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Coleman Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Coleman Primary School are Crown Hills Community College (0.2 miles); Madani Boys School (0.3 miles); Madani Girls' School (0.3 miles); and St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (1 mile).
Crown Hills Community CollegeMadani Boys SchoolMadani Girls' SchoolSt Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from April 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils enjoy attending Coleman Primary School. They have positive relationships with teachers and other staff. Pupils understand the school's four simple rules and adhere to them. Pupils feel safe and happy here.
The school develops pupils to be accepting of others. Pupils enjoy celebrating and learning about different cultures and faiths. One pupil summed up the view of many when he said, 'Although there are many nationalities in this school, we all know we are a part of one school community.'
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The curriculum is broad and ambitious. The school has ensured that the curriculum identifies the essential knowledge that pupils should learn in each subject. Teachers are now teaching the curriculum in a logical sequence. This allows pupils to learn curriculum content better than they did before. Pupils take pride in the presentation of their work and many produce work that is of high quality across all subjects.
The school has done much work to improve the curriculum in reading, writing and mathematics. It has prioritised subject-specific training to drive improvement forward. The school identifies the additional needs of pupils accurately. Teachers have a much stronger understanding of how to adapt teaching to help pupils with SEND access the curriculum. Teaching in these subjects is still too variable for pupils including pupils with SEND to achieve as well as they should.
From Ofsted's November 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2016 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
22.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 62% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 61% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 72% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
26.5
Infant (KS1)
28.4
KS2
15
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Coleman Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Coleman Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Coleman Primary School is in Leicester; for families living there:
Apply to Leicester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 15 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Coleman Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
498 pupils
627 places
129 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leicester
Across Leicester council
Places available
4,828
Applications
3,626
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Leicester council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
104
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
24.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
450
Total Pupils
220
Boys
230
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
19.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,382
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,246
Per pupil
£2982k
Total funding
£185k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.1%
Overall absence
24.1%
Persistent absence
497
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Coleman Primary School
What are SATs results like at Coleman Primary School?
Of the pupils at Coleman Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Coleman Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coleman Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Coleman Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Coleman Primary School is oversubscribed, Leicester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Coleman Primary School?
Coleman Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 79% of its 627 places.
How big are the classes at Coleman Primary School?
Classes at Coleman Primary School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Coleman Primary School?
Coleman Primary School has around 450 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Coleman Primary School?
7.1% of sessions were missed at Coleman Primary School in 2024/25. 24.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Coleman Primary School?
Apply through Leicester's coordinated admissions process, naming Coleman Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Coleman Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 15 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Coleman Primary School?
Coleman Primary School is at Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5FS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)