Rolleston Primary School, Leicester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Rolleston Primary School excels at creating an inclusive, caring environment where every child feels valued and supported. The school has particularly strong early years provision and is successfully supporting pupils with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils to achieve well. Staff build excellent relationships with pupils and families, creating a sense of belonging and community that helps children attend well and arrive eager to learn.
Key Strengths
- Excellent early years provision with warm relationships and well-resourced learning environments
- Strong inclusive approach with highly effective support for pupils with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Clear focus on developing communication and vocabulary skills across the curriculum
- Supportive school culture where pupils feel safe, cared for and have a sense of belonging
- Effective leadership and governance with strong drive to improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement in the wider curriculum is variable across subjects and year groups
- Progress in national tests at key stage 2 has been below average over time
- Some classroom activities do not consistently prepare pupils well for the next stage of learning
- Pupils' knowledge of fundamental British values and recall of learning about different faiths and cultures is less secure
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where leaders and staff have established that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, music clubs, art clubs, musical instrument tuition, girls' football team, trips, residential activities
Rolleston Primary School is an inclusive and nurturing school where leaders are determined to meet every pupil's needs and create a supportive community. The school has strong early years provision and is making improvements in reading and writing, though achievement across the wider curriculum remains variable.
At a Glance
47.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 62% to 55%. Maths has remained stable at around 55%. Writing has remained stable at around 70%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
26.2
Infant (KS1)
30.4
KS2
15
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
397 pupils
445 capacity
48 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)
Inspection History(111)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.92785%
Overall absence
17.77188%
Persistent absence
377
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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