Ashby Road, Gaddesby, Leicester LE7 4WF
10 simple reasons to choose Gaddesby Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Gaddesby, Leicester.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Gaddesby Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Leicester and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 27.2 pupils per class and 25.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 38% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 39% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative 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 some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2009.
Find another school near Gaddesby Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Ratcliffe College Prep School (5.6 miles); St Crispin's School Prep (12.1 miles); Leicester Preparatory School (12.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Thrussington Church of England Primary School (4 miles); Frisby Church of England Primary School (4.1 miles); Asfordby Hill Primary School (6.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Ratcliffe College (5.6 miles); St Crispin's School (10.6 miles); Leicester High School for Girls (11.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Soar Valley College (7.7 miles); Rushey Mead Academy (8 miles); Babington Community College (9.8 miles).