SchoolScoresGlen Hills Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
Featherby Drive, Glen Parva, Glen Hills Primary School, Leicester, LE2 9NY
0116 278 2535 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 October 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
89 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
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 Joint 18th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 27th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 23rd highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 53% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 60 parents who had raised a concern Joint 14th highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%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
74 pupils in this year group.
64% — about the same as the Leicestershire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 60 |
| Of those, offered a place | 56 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 98 |
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 79th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 71st highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 60th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 107th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 59th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 62nd lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 51st lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 52nd lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 68% 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 Joint 64th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 68th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 73rd highest of 144 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 43% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 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
- Eyres Monsell Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rolleston Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blaby Stokes CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School Whetstone 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Montrose School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkland Primary School South Wigston 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Granby Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Enderby Danemill Primary School 1.6 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 Glen Hills Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Glen Hills Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 October 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Glen Hills Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Glen Hills Primary School?
98% of the 89 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Glen Hills Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Glen Hills Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 60 families put Glen Hills Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 56 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 137932.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.