Scraptoft Valley Primary School

About Scraptoft Valley Primary School

Scraptoft Valley Primary School sits in a difficult spot when you compare its headline Key Stage 2 results to the Leicester local authority average. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 62%, but at Scraptoft Valley that figure is just 36%. That gap of 26 percentage points is significant and places the school 67th out of 68 primary schools in Leicester, putting it in the bottom 2% of the authority. Only one school in the city ranks lower. The school’s ranking score of 36 reflects this, and it falls into the bottom 50 nationally for this metric. It’s a stark contrast to the top performers in Leicester, such as Whitehall Primary School with a score of 91, and it means parents considering Scraptoft Valley need to weigh these outcomes carefully against what other local primaries achieve.

Looking beyond the headline figure, the individual subject results tell a mixed story. In reading, 54% of pupils reached the expected standard, with an average scaled score of 100, which is exactly the national benchmark. Maths saw 59% at the expected level, with an average score of 99, just a point below. Writing was weaker, with only 47% meeting expectations. At the higher standard, the numbers drop sharply: just 10% in reading, 5% in maths, and 2% in both writing and the combined measure. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. That’s consistent with its previous Good rating from 2012, so there’s stability in leadership under headteacher Louise Craig, but the academic outcomes clearly lag behind the local average.

The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 84 applications for 56 places and all first-preference applicants offered a spot. It has a nursery provision for children from age 3, and the facilities include art studios, music rooms, a sports hall, a sensory room, and even a chapel. Sports on offer include tennis, gymnastics, football, netball, cricket and rounders, while clubs range from art and chess to eco club and choir. The SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and hearing impairment. With 36.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage. For families who prioritise a Good Ofsted rating, strong pastoral support, and a wide range of activities over top-tier academic results, Scraptoft Valley may still be a solid local option.

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