Lady Jane Grey Primary School, Leicester
Lady Jane Grey Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Leicester, part of Raleigh Education Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 29th-highest of the 138 schools in Leicester with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Lady Jane Grey Primary School in detail
Lady Jane Grey Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "The core purpose of Lady Jane Grey Academy is to ensure all children are equipped for the next stage of their educational lives and to provide them with experiences and positive moments that last a lifetime."
From the headteacher's welcome: "As Head of School of Lady Jane Grey Academy, I would like to welcome you to our school. Here at Lady Jane Grey Academy, we support our children to aspire to their greatest potential. Through are teaching and learning we nurture children’s natural curiosity of the world."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Lady Jane Grey Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 73% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Lady Jane Grey Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Lady Jane Grey Primary School as their first choice and 152 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Lady Jane Grey Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lady Jane Grey Primary School are Elizabeth Woodville Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 93% reading, 97% maths); Martinshaw Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 71% reading, 79% maths); Ratby Primary School (1 mile, Good, 75% reading, 72% maths); and Glenfield Primary School (1 mile, Good, 72% reading, 73% maths).
Lady Jane Grey Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Elizabeth Woodville Primary SchoolMartinshaw Primary SchoolRatby Primary SchoolGlenfield Primary School
The trust
Lady Jane Grey Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Raleigh Education Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Lady Jane Grey Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% 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 the school supports their child's wider development (92%).
Who goes there
5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (56%), Asian (18%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 11 pupils (5.6%) received SEN support and 5 (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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Lady Jane Grey Primary School.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Co-op (outside), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Lady Jane Grey Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Lady Jane Grey Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from February 2015, 11 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 Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Lady Jane Grey is a nurturing school where children thrive academically and personally. Parents highly recommend the school for its caring staff and welcoming community. Children develop strong reading skills, good behaviour, and important life skills like resilience, teamwork and empathy.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading culture with a structured phonics programme and well-used library
- Respectful relationships and positive behaviour throughout the school
- High-quality early years provision with impressive outdoor learning environment
- Effective teaching of English and mathematics with clear curriculum knowledge
- Pupils develop strong personal and social skills, including empathy and responsibility
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clear definition of what pupils should learn and in what order
- Teachers sometimes teach unsuitable content or overload pupils with information
- School does not rigorously check the impact of curriculum changes quickly enough
- Limited professional development provided to staff to support improvements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs and competitions, gardening, musical instrument lessons, choir, dramatic performances, residential visits, sports ambassador activities
Lady Jane Grey Primary School is a good primary school where pupils develop strong relationships and achieve well. The school prioritises reading and has a nurturing culture based on its RESPECT values.
At a Glance
5.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
47 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 73% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Lady Jane Grey Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Lady Jane Grey Primary School is in Leicestershire; for families living there:
- Leicestershire's school travel policy: Mainstream School Transport for 5 to 16 year olds
- How to apply: Request for school transport on medical grounds form PDF, 359.48 KB Opens new window
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 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 Lady Jane Grey Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
200 pupils
210 places
10 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 Leicestershire council
Places available
8,574
Applications
6,827
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
8.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
196
Total Pupils
101
Boys
95
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
21.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,254
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,979
Per pupil
£1070k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
6.6%
Persistent absence
181
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
Lady Jane Grey Primary School
Questions parents ask about Lady Jane Grey Primary School
What are SATs results like at Lady Jane Grey Primary School?
Of the pupils at Lady Jane Grey Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Lady Jane Grey Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lady Jane Grey Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Lady Jane Grey Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Lady Jane Grey Primary School is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Lady Jane Grey Primary School?
Lady Jane Grey Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Lady Jane Grey Primary School?
Classes at Lady Jane Grey Primary School average 28 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Lady Jane Grey Primary School?
Lady Jane Grey Primary School has around 196 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lady Jane Grey Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Lady Jane Grey Primary School in 2024/25. 6.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lady Jane Grey Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Lady Jane Grey 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 Lady Jane Grey Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lady Jane Grey Primary School?
Lady Jane Grey Primary School is at Wolsey Close, Groby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0ZA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)