Located in Wigston, Glenmere Community Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Glenmere Community Primary School currently has around 211 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (56.4%). indian pupils make up about 19.4%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Estoril Avenue, Wigston, LE18 3RD |
| Website: | http://www.glenmere.leics.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01162882228 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Samantha Conlon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139855 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 211 |
| Number of Boys: | 107 |
| Number of Girls: | 104 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 56.40% | 119 |
| Indian | 19.40% | 41 |
| White and Asian | 5.20% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 4.30% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.30% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 5 |
| African | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | - not rated | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Community Primary School Meadow Way , Wigston Magna LE18 3QZ | - not rated | 658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guthlaxton College Wigston Station Road , LE18 2DS | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 2,778 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Launceston Road , LE18 2FZ | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.