Saxby Street, Leicester LE2 0TD
10 simple reasons to choose Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) 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 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 Sparkenhoe Community 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 0.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 21% 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.
In the top 2% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are 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 2010.
Find another school near Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
St Crispin's School Prep (0.8 miles); Leicester Preparatory School (1.2 miles); Leicester High School for Girls, Juniors (1.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, Leicester (2.3 miles); Humberstone Junior Academy (2.6 miles); Parks Primary School (2.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
St Crispin's School (0.8 miles); Leicester High School for Girls (1.9 miles); Leicester Grammar School (5.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
Sir Jonathan North Community College (1.9 miles); Rushey Mead Academy (2.3 miles); Soar Valley College (3 miles).