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Mayflower Primary School

Leicester, LE5 5NAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#7,220
of 13,686 nationally

About Mayflower Primary School

Mayflower Primary School in Leicester is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, and it is currently running above its official capacity. With 445 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is clearly popular with local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.5%, which is worth noting in the context of the Leicester local authority average. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 94 applications for 60 places, with 38 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio of 2.35 confirms that securing a place is competitive. The school also offers nursery provision, which may appeal to families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6. Headteacher Luke Whitney leads a school that draws from a diverse community, and the pupil count exceeding capacity suggests a school that is well-regarded enough to attract more applicants than it can accommodate.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address70 Ethel Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 5NA
HeadteacherLuke Whitney
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils445
Free School Meals (FSM)13.5%
School Capacity445 / 420 (106% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 23 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteGymnasiumPlaying FieldsDining HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballGymnasticsSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningArt ClubFilm ClubScience ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mayflower Primary School

Mayflower Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.