Enderby Danemill Primary School

About Enderby Danemill Primary School

Enderby Danemill Primary School's headline Key Stage 2 results sit almost exactly in line with the Leicestershire local authority average, with 61% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against an LA average of 62%. That places the school in the middle of the pack locally — ranked 117th out of 231 primary schools in the county, and 16th out of 25 schools within the Blaby borough. The school's national percentile ranking of 53.7 puts it just above the halfway mark across England. Where Danemill does stand out is in reading, where 81% of pupils met the expected standard and 26% achieved a higher score — both figures that suggest literacy is a relative strength. Maths and writing expected rates are 72% and 76% respectively, while the proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects is just 4%, which is modest. The school's overall Ofsted rating is Good, confirmed in an April 2024 inspection that awarded Good across every category including behaviour, personal development and early years provision.

The 2024 inspection noted that leadership and management, which had been rated Outstanding in the previous 2015 inspection, had settled at Good — a shift that reflects a change in headteacher and possibly a tightening of expectations. The school's Progress 8 scores for reading, writing and maths are not available in the published data, so it's hard to say whether pupils are making above-average gains from their starting points. What is clear is that the school serves a relatively disadvantaged intake: 22.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national primary average. The early years provision was rated Good, and the nursery provision on site means children can join from age three. The school's capacity is 420, and with 341 pupils on roll it is not full, yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry — 94 applications for 41 places, with 37 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.29. That suggests strong local demand despite the middling headline results.

Danemill offers a broad set of facilities including a sports hall, library, art studios, music rooms, playing fields and an outdoor playground — plus a chapel, which is unusual for a school with no religious character. Sports provision covers rounders, swimming, dance, cross country, athletics, football and cricket, and there are clubs including book club, chess, film club, drama and eco club. The school's SEND provision is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. For families weighing up options, Danemill is a solid, well-regarded local primary that performs around the LA average, with strong reading outcomes and a clear commitment to inclusion. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary, 3.6 km away, so for those prioritising a Good rating with good facilities and a supportive SEND offer, Danemill is a practical choice.

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