Linden Primary School, Leicester
Linden 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 June 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 31st-highest of the 138 schools in Leicester with published results, and 3,694th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Linden Primary School in detail
Linden Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Linden Reception is where your child will begin their journey as part of the Linden Family. We welcome your child with open arms and look forward to supporting them to grow. The following information provides an insight into our Reception."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Linden Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 75% in Leicester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Linden Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 42 families put Linden Primary School as their first choice and 84 named it as one of their preferences, for 43 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Linden Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Linden Primary School are Whitehall Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 93% reading, 96% maths); Coleman Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 69% reading, 71% maths); Krishna Avanti Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); and Mayflower Primary School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 76% reading, 84% maths).
Linden Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Whitehall Primary SchoolColeman Primary SchoolKrishna Avanti Primary SchoolMayflower Primary School
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Linden Primary School (as of September 2025): 68% would recommend the school, 79% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (79%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).
Who goes there
73.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (79%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 30 pupils (6.9%) received SEN support and 8 (1.8%) 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 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hextall Road (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 187 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicester (382).
Suspensions and exclusions
Linden Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Linden Primary School are Crown Hills Community College (0.5 miles); Judgemeadow Community College (0.7 miles); St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles); and Madani Boys School (0.8 miles).
Crown Hills Community CollegeJudgemeadow Community CollegeSt Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary AcademyMadani Boys School
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
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 June 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Linden Primary School creates a warm, inclusive environment where children from different backgrounds learn together with genuine respect and care. Teaching in reading and maths is particularly strong, with well-trained staff who adapt their approach to help each child make progress. The school also provides excellent support for children with additional needs and offers many trips and enrichment activities to broaden their learning.
Key Strengths
- Sharp focus on reading with a well-implemented phonics approach and frequent checks on pupil progress
- Clear, consistent teaching approach across core subjects (maths and English) so pupils learn and remember important knowledge
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs through adapted curriculum and personalised approaches
- Strong early years provision that builds learning systematically over time
- Robust attendance monitoring processes that have improved pupil attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Many pupils lack handwriting skills to form letters correctly and join them appropriately, affecting the presentation of their written work
- In some subjects across the wider curriculum, teachers do not check well enough if pupils have learned the planned knowledge, creating gaps in learning
- Need to develop a consistent approach to assessing what pupils know and remember in all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff attentive to pupil concerns and pupils feeling safe and able to report worries through trusted adults or the worry-box system.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, eco-council, football club, archery lessons, educational trips including visits to places of worship
Linden Primary School is a friendly and welcoming school where pupils from diverse backgrounds show genuine care and respect for one another. The school has maintained good standards and made effective progress since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
16.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
19 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 83% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
11
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Linden Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Linden Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Linden 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
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
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.
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Your chances of a place at Linden Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
398 pupils
420 places
22 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(13)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
8.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
435
Total Pupils
228
Boys
207
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,683
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,157
Per pupil
£2323k
Total funding
£95k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.7%
Overall absence
20.3%
Persistent absence
374
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 Linden Primary School
What are SATs results like at Linden Primary School?
Of the pupils at Linden Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Linden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Linden Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Linden Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Linden 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 Linden Primary School?
Linden Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Linden Primary School?
Classes at Linden Primary School average 28.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Linden Primary School?
Linden Primary School has around 435 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Linden Primary School?
6.7% of sessions were missed at Linden Primary School in 2024/25. 20.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Linden Primary School?
Apply through Leicester's coordinated admissions process, naming Linden 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 Linden Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 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 Linden Primary School?
Linden Primary School is at Headland Road, Evington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6AD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)