Stafford Leys Community Primary School
95%
Capacity
598
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Stafford Leys Community Primary School
Stafford Leys Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Blaby community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 598 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 630 places).
Ofsted has rated Stafford Leys Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Kitchen, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4482nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 25 in Blaby.
Stafford Leys Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 164 applications for 88 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stafford Leys Community Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Rounders, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Coding, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blaby, Stafford Leys 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Stafford Leys, Leicester, Blaby, LE3 3LJ |
| Headteacher | Andrew Kitchen |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 598 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.0% |
| School Capacity | 598 / 630 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 May 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Aug 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4482nd of 13,686
Nationally
398th of 1,353
In East Midlands
10th of 25
In Blaby
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
69%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
164
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
65 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stafford Leys, Leicester
Blaby, LE3 3LJ
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