Glebelands Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Chancel Road, Leicester, LE4 2WFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Glebelands Primary School is a primary school in Leicester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. It ranks 92nd of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 September 2014, report published 8 October 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

Pupils enjoy attending this school. There are echoes of 'good morning' and 'good afternoon' as pupils politely greet each other, teachers and visitors. Pupils describe the school as 'one big family'. Staff have positive relationships with pupils. Pupils know that staff will listen to them and help them with their problems. Pupils feel safe and happy here. The school is calm and orderly. Teachers have high expectations of pupils. Pupils rise to these expectations and behave well across the school. Pupils at this school are eager to learn new things. Teachers develop them to be kind, empathetic and respectful. This reflects the school's values. Leaders have ensured there is a focus on building pupils' strength of character, as well as giving them strong academic foundations. The school has an inclusive ethos. The curriculum teaches pupils about different faiths, cultures and protected characteristics. Pupils celebrate differences and are prepared for life in modern Britain. Parents and carers hold the school in high regard. One parent summed up the views of many when they said, 'I love this school and the teachers in it. I wouldn't want my daughter to go to any other school.'

What the school should improve

  • The curriculum is new and not well embedded in a few foundation subjects. Pupils do not develop the depth of knowledge in these subjects as they do in other subjects. Leaders must more closely monitor and evaluate how effectively these subjects are being delivered to ensure that they enable pupils to develop a depth of understanding.
  • The interactions between some adults and children in the early years are not always focused on the areas where children may need to develop most. Children do not always benefit from the meaningful learning opportunities that are planned. Leaders must ensure that all staff know how to exploit meaningful learning opportunities through high-quality interactions with children.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

40 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths48%

48%, 14 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

326 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals23.3%

23.3%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language18.1%

18.1%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16%

16%, 1.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Glebelands Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hallam Fields, Birstall0.6 milesOfsted: Good85% met the expected standard
Beaumont Lodge Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre0.8 milesOfsted: Good49% met the expected standard
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good56% met the expected standard
Mowmacre Hill Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good53% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Mark Kitchener
Address
Chancel Road, Leicester, LE4 2WF
Local authority
Leicester
URN
131513

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.