St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy, Leicester

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Peter and St Paul CE Academy, where children of all cultures and faiths access a rich and balanced primary curriculum and are supported to be the best version of themselves. We are an inclusive school who serve over 400 wonderful children and have strong links with community groups and the local church."

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 71% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 34 families put St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy as their first choice and 91 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy are The Merton Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 76% maths); Queniborough Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 90% reading, 86% maths); Broomfield Community Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 89% maths); and Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.4 miles, 59% reading, 69% maths).

St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy is one of 26 schools run by Rise Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

5.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (71%), Asian (9%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 47 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 24 (6.1%) 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.

St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Syston Rail Station, about 1060 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brook Street (opposite), 270 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 87 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy issued 13 suspensions, 3.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy are Wreake Valley Academy (0.3 miles) and The Roundhill Academy (1.3 miles).