SchoolScoresBadgerbrook Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
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Badger Drive, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6ZW
0116 275 2353 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 11 November 2025 , published 12 January 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
120 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Leicester comparisons use the 89 of its 153 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 64 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 67th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 50th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 82nd highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 36 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 35th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 93 parents who had raised a concern 67th highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 12% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 78% | 75% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 24 parents of children with SEND Joint 10th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 35% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 70% | 67% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 79th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leicester figures pool parents at the Leicester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
54 pupils in this year group.
76% — 13 points above the Leicestershire average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leicestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 56 |
| Of those, offered a place | 55 (98%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 131 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 136th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 76th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 144th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 116th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 56th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 59th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 38th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 45th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 73% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.1 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 56th highest of 144 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 52% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 12.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Peter's CofE Primary School Whetstone 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cosby Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blaby Stokes CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greystoke Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenfield Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glen Hills Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Red Hill Field Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkland Primary School South Wigston 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Enderby Danemill Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Badgerbrook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Badgerbrook Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 11 November 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Badgerbrook Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Badgerbrook Primary School?
70% of the 120 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Badgerbrook Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Badgerbrook Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 56 families put Badgerbrook Primary School as their first choice for 58 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 55 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151128.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.