Mowmacre Hill Primary School, Leicester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Mowmacre Hill is a welcoming school where most pupils progress well and enjoy learning. Teachers have secure subject knowledge and quickly identify and address any gaps in understanding. The school provides excellent support for pupils with additional needs and those joining mid-year, helping them settle in quickly and achieve well.
Key Strengths
- Well-organised ambitious curriculum with clear progression of knowledge and skills from early years through key stage 2
- Strong commitment to reading development with expertly delivered phonics teaching and early identification of gaps
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and those joining at different times in the year, helping them settle quickly and achieve well
- High-quality teaching with secure subject knowledge - teachers explain topics clearly, check understanding, and quickly resolve misconceptions
- Comprehensive personal development programme covering healthy lifestyles, online safety, religions, cultures and British values
Areas for Improvement
- Phonics outcomes in 2024 were low - school needs to continue embedding effective phonics teaching and interventions so more pupils meet the expected standard
- Inconsistent use of assessment information to identify and address gaps in learning, particularly affecting reading and mathematics outcomes in key stage 2
- Need to ensure all staff have the expertise to identify and close learning gaps effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, choir, roller skating, breakfast club, e-sports club, lunchtime leaders, class ambassadors, pupil parliament
Mowmacre Hill Primary School is a happy, vibrant and welcoming learning community where pupils enjoy learning and are well supported by staff. The school has maintained good standards and taken effective action to address previous areas for development.
At a Glance
55.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
76 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 57% to 67%. Maths has improved from 58% to 65%. Writing has remained stable at around 67%.
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
25.5
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
348 pupils
420 capacity
72 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leicester
Admissions Demand - Leicester
Places available
4,828
Applications
3,739
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Leicester (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.79822%
Overall absence
14.74359%
Persistent absence
312
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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