St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone
71%
Capacity
190
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Blaby community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 190 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Bolstridge, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3871st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 25 in Blaby.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 22 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Football, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blaby, St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Wale Road, Leicester, Blaby, LE8 6NJ |
| Headteacher | Paul Bolstridge |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.6% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 266 (71% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3871st of 13,686
Nationally
344th of 1,353
In East Midlands
7th of 25
In Blaby
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
71%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
89
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone
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Contact Information
Wale Road, Leicester
Blaby, LE8 6NJ
Journey to School
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