Is Rushey Mead Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 17 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 11th of 81 primary schools in Leicester. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Rushey Mead Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 46% of pupils at Rushey Mead Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Rushey Mead Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Rushey Mead Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Rushey Mead Primary School

Gipsy Lane, Leicester, LE4 6RB

Local ranking11th of 81 primary schools in Leicester

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

566

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 46.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 63.0%
Writing (Expected): 51.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 63.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 91

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 547
Boys: 286 (54%)
Girls: 246 (46%)
Capacity: 566 (94% full)
SEND: 15.7%
FSM Eligible: 11.5%
EAL: 96.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 13.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,461/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 85.0%
Gypsy/Roma: 3.9%
Asian Other: 3.1%
Black African: 2.4%
White Other: 1.8%
White British: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Other: 0.9%

85.0%

Asian Indian

3.9%

Gypsy/Roma

3.1%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01162661114

office@rusheymead-pri.leicester.sch.uk

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Gipsy Lane

Leicester, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 120009
UKPRN: 10076181
Establishment No.: 2231

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