Medway Community Primary School
83%
Capacity
463
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Medway Community Primary School
Medway Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 463 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 560 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Medway Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Steven Williams, it falls under Leicester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8828th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 68 in Leicester.
Medway Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 47 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Medway Community Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Rounders, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Science Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, Medway Community Primary School 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St Stephens Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE2 1GH |
| Headteacher | Steven Williams |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 463 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.0% |
| School Capacity | 463 / 560 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8828th of 13,686
Nationally
823rd of 1,353
In East Midlands
44th of 68
In Leicester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Stephens Road, Leicester
Leicester, LE2 1GH
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