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Wyvern Primary School

Wyvern Primary School

Leicester, LE4 7HHPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

92%

Capacity

442

Pupils

1.4x

Demand

About Wyvern Primary School

Wyvern Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 442 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Wyvern Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Wilson, it falls under Leicester local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5820th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 68 in Leicester.

Wyvern Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 46 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 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, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Wyvern Primary School include Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Swimming, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, Wyvern 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWyvern Avenue, Leicester, Leicester, LE4 7HH
HeadteacherMark Wilson
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils442
Free School Meals (FSM)14.9%
School Capacity442 / 480 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (20 Jan 2022): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)

5820th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

516th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 50%

29th of 68

In Leicester

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

66%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:69%
Higher:23%
Writing
Expected:84%
Higher:8%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:80%
Higher:26%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +13%

'22/23

53%

'23/24

66%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

Facilities

6
Sports HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsRoundersSwimmingTennisDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

46

Applications

63

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

46 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wyvern Primary School

Wyvern 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.

Contact Information

01162661408www.wyvern.leicester.sch.uk/

Wyvern Avenue, Leicester

Leicester, LE4 7HH

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Wyvern Avenue, Leicester

Leicester, LE4 7HH

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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