SchoolScoresMartinshaw Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Forest Rise, Groby, Leicester, LE6 0BB
0116 287 6749 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 January 2016.
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 | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 July 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
69 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 48th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 89% |
| 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 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. | 87% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 56th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 0% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 13% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern Joint 54th highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 61st highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%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
28 pupils in this year group.
57% — 6 points below the Leicestershire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 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. | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 98 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
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 114th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 88th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 136th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 125th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 41st lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 81st highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 118th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 75th highest of 144 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 43% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 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
- Elizabeth Woodville Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lady Jane Grey Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ratby Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newtown Linford Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glenfield Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Latimer Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kirby Muxloe Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woolden Hill Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Hall School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mercenfeld Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Martinshaw Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Martinshaw Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 January 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Martinshaw Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Martinshaw Primary School?
83% of the 69 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Martinshaw Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Martinshaw Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Martinshaw Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 19 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 119925.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.