Desford Community Primary School, Leicester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Parents can be confident that Desford is a warm, inclusive community where children are encouraged to be kind to themselves, others and the environment. The school excels at teaching reading and early phonics, with pupils becoming confident, enthusiastic readers. Staff know pupils well and provide targeted support where needed, particularly for children with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Reading is a particular strength - children develop phonics skills early and love reading with access to diverse books
- Strong behaviour and attitudes across the school with clear behaviour expectations and good relationships
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged learners through targeted training and feedback
- Well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge gradually from Reception onwards
- Governors and trustees work closely with the school to support improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clear definitions of what pupils should know and be able to do, which limits their learning progress
- In a small number of cases, teachers do not present information clearly enough or use key vocabulary accurately, affecting how well pupils remember knowledge
- Need to ensure all staff have the skills to present curriculum content clearly and consistently across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School residentials in key stages 1 and 2, learning musical instruments, singing, concerts, anti-racism assemblies
Desford Community Primary School is a good school where pupils feel safe and supported to achieve well. The school's ethos of being kind to yourself, others and the environment is evident throughout the community.
At a Glance
12.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
72 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 86% to 78%. Maths has improved from 77% to 82%. Writing has improved from 51% to 76%.
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
28.8
Infant (KS1)
29.2
KS2
13
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
385 pupils
420 capacity
35 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leicester
Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,747
Applications
6,780
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.59112%
Overall absence
3.65854%
Persistent absence
328
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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