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Little Hill Primary

Little Hill Primary

Oadby and Wigston, LE18 2GZPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

96%

Capacity

405

Pupils

3.2x

Demand

About Little Hill Primary

Little Hill Primary is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oadby and Wigston community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 405 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Little Hill Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sam Williams, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10072nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 13 in Oadby and Wigston.

Little Hill Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 185 applications for 58 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 75 were first-preference applications.

Little Hill Primary has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 3 parents).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Little Hill Primary include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cricket, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Eco Club, Choir and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Oadby and Wigston, Little Hill Primary 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLaunceston Road, Wigston, Oadby and Wigston, LE18 2GZ
HeadteacherSam Williams
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils405
Free School Meals (FSM)16.5%
School Capacity405 / 420 (96% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Declined
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)

10072nd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 74%

959th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 71%

12th of 13

In Oadby and Wigston

Top 92%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

53%

Expected Standard

5%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:69%
Higher:24%
Writing
Expected:75%
Higher:8%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:59%
Higher:10%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -6%

'22/23

59%

'23/24

53%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

5
Sports HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballDanceCricketNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubEco ClubChoirFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

58

Applications

185

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

75 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Little Hill Primary

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

Contact Information

01162811963www.littlehill.leics.sch.uk/

Launceston Road, Wigston

Oadby and Wigston, LE18 2GZ

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Launceston Road, Wigston

Oadby and Wigston, LE18 2GZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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