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Parks Primary School

Leicester, LE3 9NSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
84%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#828 of 13,686 nationally

About Parks Primary School

Parks Primary School in Leicester is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is currently running very close to full capacity with 451 pupils against a school capacity of 466. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of children eligible for free school meals, at 38.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools. This context makes its strong demand signal all the more striking: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 101 total applications for just 60 places, with all 60 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 1.68 tells you this is a school local families are actively seeking out. The school is non-religious, with no specific religious character, and is led by headteacher Caroline Evans. It also offers nursery provision, so children can join from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address1 Gillman Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE3 9NS
HeadteacherCaroline Evans
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils451
Free School Meals (FSM)38.8%
School Capacity451 / 466 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

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

Source: Ofsted, 3 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallGymnasiumArt StudiosICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersDanceGymnasticsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Parks Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.