Badger Drive, Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6ZW
10 simple reasons to choose Badgerbrook Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Whetstone, Leicester.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Badgerbrook Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Leicester and one of the 15 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Leicestershire LEA.
On average, 30 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Active Parent body promoting the school through fundraising and volunteering.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
Lessons incorporate a programme of trips and school visitors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Badgerbrook Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Brooke House Day School, Juniors (1.7 miles); Emmanuel Christian School, Leicester (5.3 miles); St Crispin's School Prep (5.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Inglehurst Junior School (5.5 miles); Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, Leicester (6.2 miles); Sparkenhoe Community Primary School (6.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Brooke House Day School, Seniors (1.7 miles); St Crispin's School (5.9 miles); Leicester High School for Girls (6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Thomas Estley Community College (3.6 miles); Sir Jonathan North Community College (5 miles); Gartree High School Oadby (6.3 miles).