New Parks Crescent, Leicester LE3 9NZ
10 simple reasons to choose Parks Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Leicester.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
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 Parks Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Leicester and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.9 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 14% 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. Infants school pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, philosophy, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 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 2014.
Find another school near Parks Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Emmanuel Christian School, Leicester (2.1 miles); St Crispin's School Prep (3.4 miles); Leicester Preparatory School (3.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, Leicester (1.2 miles); Sparkenhoe Community Primary School (2.9 miles); Lady Jane Grey Primary School (3.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
St Crispin's School (3.4 miles); Leicester High School for Girls (4.5 miles); Leicester Grammar School (7.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Babington Community College (1.9 miles); Rushey Mead Academy (3.3 miles); Brookvale High School Groby (3.5 miles).