Granby Primary School, Leicester
Granby 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 May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 117th-highest of the 138 schools in Leicester with published results, and 11,866th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Granby Primary School in detail
Granby Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of Granby's pupils, staff and governing body, I would like to offer you a warm welcome. Granby's staff and governors are dedicated to providing a high standard of education for all of our pupils."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils at Granby Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 75% in Leicester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (72% in reading, 53% in maths).
Getting a place at Granby Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 64 families put Granby Primary School as their first choice and 101 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Granby Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Granby Primary School are Montrose School (0.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 66% maths); Marriott Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 47% maths); Knighton Mead Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); and St Mary's Fields Academy (0.8 miles, 70% reading, 68% maths).
Granby Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Montrose SchoolMarriott Primary SchoolKnighton Mead Primary AcademySt Mary's Fields Academy
What parents say
68 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Granby Primary School (as of April 2026): 94% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (90%).
Who goes there
26.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (53%), Asian (17%) and Mixed (15%).
In 2026, 58 pupils (12.6%) received SEN support and 12 (2.6%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is South Wigston Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hampshire Road (adjacent), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Granby Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Granby Primary School are Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School (1 mile); Lancaster Academy (1.1 miles); Sir Jonathan North Girls' College (1.1 miles); and Fullhurst Community College (1.2 miles).
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England SchoolLancaster AcademySir Jonathan North Girls' CollegeFullhurst Community College
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
Leicester published that the last place for 2026 entry went to a family 0.832 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
21.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
68 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 72% to 61% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 53% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 70% to 66% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
15
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Granby Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Granby Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Granby 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
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 8 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Granby Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
424 pupils
420 places
4 pupils over capacity 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
58
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
460
Total Pupils
215
Boys
245
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
23.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,703
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,292
Per pupil
£2604k
Total funding
£170k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
16.8%
Persistent absence
388
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 Granby Primary School
What are SATs results like at Granby Primary School?
Of the pupils at Granby Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 61% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Granby Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Granby Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
How close to Granby Primary School do you need to live?
Leicester published for September 2026 entry that the last place offered at Granby Primary School on distance went to a family 0.832 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Granby Primary School?
Granby Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Granby Primary School?
Classes at Granby Primary School average 26.9 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Granby Primary School?
Granby Primary School has around 460 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Granby Primary School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Granby Primary School in 2024/25. 16.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Granby Primary School?
Apply through Leicester's coordinated admissions process, naming Granby 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 Granby Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 8 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 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 Granby Primary School?
Granby Primary School is at Granby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 8LP.
Sources: Leicester admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)