Sileby Redlands Community Primary School

About Sileby Redlands Community Primary School

Sileby Redlands Community Primary School’s headline metrics put it well ahead of the Leicestershire local authority average for primary schools. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a LA average of 62%. That’s a 16 percentage point gap, and it places the school 26th out of 231 primary schools in the county. In the Charnwood borough ranking, it sits 6th out of 45, comfortably inside the top 25% nationally. The school also outperforms the LA on individual subjects: 83% of pupils met the expected standard in maths (LA average not given but the gap is clear), and 81% did so in reading and writing. Higher-attaining pupils are less common here — just 3% reached the higher standard in all three subjects — but the school’s strength is clearly in getting the vast majority of children to a solid baseline.

Ofsted’s most recent inspection, in November 2024, rated the school Good overall, with a notable Outstanding grade for personal development. The inspection report noted that behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and the quality of education were all Good, while early years provision was also Good. This is a consistent picture: the previous inspection in 2016 also rated the school Good overall. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive — 91% of the 55 respondents would recommend the school. Strong majorities strongly agreed that their child is happy (71%) and feels safe (78%), and 76% strongly agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available, so it’s hard to measure how much value it adds beyond raw attainment, but the Ofsted and parent data suggest a well-run, supportive environment.

Sileby Redlands is a three-form entry primary with a nursery, catering for children aged 3 to 11. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 118 applications for 56 places and 54 first-preference offers — a ratio of 2.11 applicants per place. The school has a broad range of facilities, including a forest school, music rooms, an ICT suite, sports hall and art studios. Clubs include book club, gardening, drama, choir, chess and coding, and sports on offer are swimming, tennis, cricket, gymnastics and athletics. SEND provision covers eight categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. With 22.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals — above the national average — the school serves a relatively diverse catchment. It’s a strong fit for families who want a solid academic foundation, good pastoral care and a wide range of enrichment activities, all within a state primary that’s clearly popular locally.

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