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Wolsey House Primary School

Leicester, LE4 2BBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
63 1st-choice / 64 places
Ranking
#6,137
of 13,686 nationally

About Wolsey House Primary School

Wolsey House Primary School is a popular choice among Leicester families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 98 applications for just 64 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.53. Crucially, 63 of those 98 applications were first-preference choices, and every single one of those first-preference families was offered a place. That means if you put Wolsey House as your top choice, you have a very strong chance of getting in. The school is a mixed, state primary for ages 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and it serves a diverse community — over a third of pupils (35.7%) are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Headteacher Steven Powell has been at the helm since at least the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, which rated the school Good overall and Good in every graded category, including early years provision and leadership.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBeaumont Leys Lane, Leicester, Leicester, LE4 2BB
HeadteacherSteven Powell
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils607
Free School Meals (FSM)35.7%
School Capacity607 / 682 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Apr 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumSensory RoomForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsCross CountryRoundersCricketNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wolsey House Primary School

Wolsey House Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.