Glebelands Primary School
104%
Capacity
329
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Glebelands Primary School
Glebelands Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 329 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Glebelands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Kitchener, it falls under Leicester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11265th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 68 in Leicester.
Glebelands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 34 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Glebelands Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, Glebelands Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Chancel Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE4 2WF |
| Headteacher | Mark Kitchener |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 329 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.2% |
| School Capacity | 329 / 315 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11265th of 13,686
Nationally
1082nd of 1,353
In East Midlands
55th of 68
In Leicester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
46
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (74% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chancel Road, Leicester
Leicester, LE4 2WF
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