Is Brookside Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 September 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 8th of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Brookside Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 92% of pupils at Brookside Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Brookside Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Brookside 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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Brookside Primary School

Copse Close, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4FU

Local ranking8th of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

440

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 September 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 92.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 95.0%
Writing (Expected): 95.0%
Maths (Expected): 92.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 94.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 114.0
Cohort Size: 62

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 440
Boys: 243 (56%)
Girls: 188 (44%)
Capacity: 440 (98% full)
SEND: 20.5%
FSM Eligible: 14.3%
EAL: 35.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.9%
SEN Support: 14.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,164/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Other: 32.4%
Asian Indian: 18.7%
Asian Pakistani: 12.8%
White British: 7.6%
White Other: 5.7%
Mixed Other: 5.0%
Other: 3.8%
Black African: 2.6%

32.4%

Asian Other

18.7%

Asian Indian

12.8%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01162713680

office@brookside.leics.sch.uk

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Copse Close

Leicester, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 145619
UKPRN: 10067233
Establishment No.: 2189
Trust: OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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