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Glebelands Primary School

Leicester, LE4 2WFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#11,265
of 13,686 nationally

About Glebelands Primary School

Glebelands Primary School in Leicester is a mixed, state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it’s currently running above its official capacity with 329 pupils against 315 places. That oversubscription is backed up by the numbers: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 46 applications for just 34 places, with all 34 first-preference families being offered a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 25.2%, which is notably higher than the national average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite this, demand remains strong, and the school’s nursery provision means families can get their foot in the door early. The headteacher is Mark Kitchener, and the school has no religious character, so it draws from a broad local catchment rather than a faith-based one.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChancel Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE4 2WF
HeadteacherMark Kitchener
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils329
Free School Meals (FSM)25.2%
School Capacity329 / 315 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballRoundersFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: glebelands.leicester.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Glebelands Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.