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Linden Primary School

Leicester, LE5 6ADPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
#6,262
of 13,686 nationally

About Linden Primary School

Linden Primary School in Leicester is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 435 pupils against a capacity of 475, so there is some headroom in the building. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively mixed intake. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 97 applications for 48 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.02 applicants per place. All 48 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which is a reassuring signal for families who live close enough to make it their top choice. The school is non-religious and co-educational, with a nursery on site for the youngest children. Headteacher Christopher Taylor leads a school that has clearly built a solid reputation locally, given the level of competition for places.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHeadland Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 6AD
HeadteacherChristopher Taylor
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils435
Free School Meals (FSM)14.9%
School Capacity435 / 475 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsDanceNetballCross CountryFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardeningEco ClubFilm ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Linden 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.