Desford Community Primary School, based in Leicester, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Desford Community Primary School currently has around 410 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Kirkby Road, Leicester, LE9 9JH |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Colin Wilson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119921 |
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 410 |
| Number of Boys: | 200 |
| Number of Girls: | 210 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desford Community Primary School Kirkby Road , Desford LE9 9JH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Desford Community Primary School Kirkby Road , Desford LE9 9JH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosworth Community College Leicester Lane , Desford LE9 9JL | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Academy Leicester Lane , Desford LE9 9JL | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peckleton School 3 Desford Lane , LE9 7RB | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.