Wyvern Primary School

About Wyvern Primary School

Wyvern Primary School in Leicester is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 442 pupils against a capacity of 480. That leaves a little breathing room, though the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 63 applications for 46 places, with all 46 first-preference offers accepted. The oversubscription ratio of 1.37 confirms it’s a popular choice among local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 14.9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%), suggesting a slightly more affluent intake than the wider Leicester area. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Mark Wilson. It also offers nursery provision, so children can join from age three, which may appeal to families looking for continuity through to Year 6.

Academically, Wyvern performs solidly within Leicester. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 66% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — above the local authority average of 62%. That places the school 29th out of 68 primary schools in Leicester, putting it in the top half locally and the top 50% nationally. Looking at individual subjects, 84% hit the expected standard in writing, 80% in maths, and 69% in reading. At the higher standard, maths stands out with 26% of pupils achieving it, compared to 23% in reading and just 8% in writing. Average scaled scores were 105 in maths and 104 in reading, both above the national benchmark of 100. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in January 2022, confirmed it remains Good, a rating it has held consistently since at least 2009.

Facilities are a real strength here. The school boasts a sports hall, playing fields, an outdoor playground, art studios, and a forest school, which supports outdoor learning. Sports on offer include athletics, swimming, tennis, cricket, rounders and dance, and there are clubs for drama, choir and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, Wyvern’s SEND provision is comprehensive, covering autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, visual impairment, physical disability, and social, emotional and mental health support. It also caters for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia. With its strong local reputation, above-average KS2 results, and wide range of facilities, Wyvern suits families who want a well-resourced, inclusive primary that balances academic expectations with a broad extracurricular offer. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Abbey Mead Primary Academy, 1.4 km away.

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