Griffydam Primary School
About Griffydam Primary School
Griffydam Primary School is a small state primary in North West Leicestershire, currently teaching 97 pupils against a capacity of 105, meaning it runs close to full but with a little breathing room. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 7.2%, well below the national average and a clear signal that the school serves a relatively affluent catchment. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 33 applications for just 12 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.75, with 10 of those applications coming as first preferences and all 10 receiving offers. That level of competition suggests a school that local families are actively targeting, not just one they fall back on. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and takes children from age 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Victoria Wills is the headteacher.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2023Latest monitoring visit (2 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:15-17:30
Source: griffydam.leics.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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