Water Leys Primary School, Wigston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 years agoOverall
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2018 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
16.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 78% to 69%. Maths has declined from 85% to 76%. Writing has remained stable at around 69%.
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
30.6
KS2
14
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
402 pupils
420 capacity
18 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wigston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wigston
Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,747
Applications
6,780
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.40103%
Overall absence
15.32033%
Persistent absence
359
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Water Leys Primary School
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
Wigston Academy
Wigston College
Lancaster Academy
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College
Leicester Partnership School
Millgate School
South Wigston High School
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