Rolleston Primary School, Leicester

Ofsted's report card from its 21 April 2026 inspection grades Rolleston Primary School on 7 areas: 2 strong standard, 4 expected standard and 1 needs attention. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Early years - Strong standard. "Children in the early years benefit from an extensive, well-resourced and purposeful learning environment."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders are determined to meet the needs of every pupil."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders understand the reasons why pupils are absent."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have developed all aspects of the curriculum since the last inspection."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders, including those responsible for governance, have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Leaders ensure that the personal development programme reflects the school's context."

Achievement - Needs attention. "Pupils' progress through the wider curriculum is variable."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is taught effectively in all subjects and year groups, with activities that enable pupils to secure their knowledge and be well prepared for the next stage of learning"; "Leaders should continue their work to improve pupils' achievement through highly effective teaching across all curriculum subjects"; "Leaders should further strengthen their work to deepen pupils' understanding of different cultures, world faiths and fundamental British values to make sure that all pupils are fully prepared for life in modern Britain".

From the headteacher's welcome: "We provide a calm and happy atmosphere, setting high standards of respect, courtesy, hard work and achievement for everyone. We work hard to ensure the highest possible education for every child that comes through our doors. We are determined to expand opportunities for each individual whilst recognising their own unique talents and abilities."

In 2025, 55% of Year 6 pupils at Rolleston Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 55% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 75% in Leicester and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 62% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Rolleston Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 44 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Rolleston Primary School are Eyres Monsell Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 64% reading, 54% maths); Parkland Primary School South Wigston (0.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 72% maths); Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 55% reading, 55% maths); and Fairfield Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 61% reading, 71% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Rolleston Primary School.

10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Rolleston Primary School (as of September 2025): 70% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (90%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).

45.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 35.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (52%), Asian (14%) and Black (11%).

In 2026, 51 pupils (12.8%) received SEN support and 8 (2%) 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.

The nearest railway station is South Wigston Rail Station, about 1010 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Silsden Rise (opposite), 30 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Rolleston Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Rolleston Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Rolleston Primary School are South Wigston High School (0.6 miles); Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School (0.7 miles); Wigston College (1.2 miles); and Wigston Academy (1.3 miles).