Located in Leicester, Sandfield Close Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Sandfield Close Primary School currently has around 248 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.2% boys and 44.8% girls. Around 16.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a indian background (65.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Sandfield Close, Leicester, LE4 7RE |
| Website: | www.sandfieldclose.leicester.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01162660333 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Smita Lad |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 120047 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 252 |
| Number of Pupils: | 248 |
| Number of Boys: | 137 |
| Number of Girls: | 111 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 65.70% | 163 |
| Other White | 7.70% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 5.60% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 8 |
| African | 2.80% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 2.80% | 7 |
| White British | 2.80% | 7 |
| Other Black | 2.00% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandfield Close Primary School Sandfield Close , LE4 7RE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herrick County Infant School Lockerbie Avenue , LE4 7NJ | - not rated | 751 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herrick County Junior School Lockerbie Avenue , LE4 7NJ | - not rated | 751 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herrick Primary School Lockerbie Avenue , Rushey Mead LE4 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead School Melton Road , LE4 7AN | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhill Community College 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | - not rated | 2,439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Vale Academy Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Continuum School - Leicester 10-12 Victoria Road North , LE4 5EX | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.