Parks Primary School
1 Gillman Road, Leicester, LE3 9NSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Parks Primary School is a primary school in Leicester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. It ranks 2nd of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 3 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 October 2024
Pupils flourish in this exceptional school. They are welcoming and polite. Pupils are very proud of their school. They are happy and safe. Pupils show kindness and respect to adults and each other. Staff and pupils live the school's core values daily. Pupils love being part of the school. The school sets high learning and behavioural expectations for all pupils. Pupils consistently meet these high expectations. They strive for excellence in all that they do. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, excel in their learning. They are rightly proud of their work. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They value the calm and focused atmosphere. The school rigorously promotes pupils' independence and responsibility. Pupils' character formation is outstanding. Pupils are nurtured to be self-confident and resilient. They persevere when appropriately challenged. They appreciate many opportunities to further deepen their learning and willingly accept extra responsibilities. Pupils are highly motivated. They have very positive attitudes to learning. They are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent, echoing the views of many, commented 'My child looks forward to school every day and I feel so proud that they are part of such a fabulous team.'
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
453 pupils on roll, with places for 466
Schools near Parks Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stokes Wood Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Inglehurst Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Inglehurst Infant School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Forest Lodge Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 54% 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
- Mrs Caroline Evans
- Phone
- 01162872414
- Address
- 1 Gillman Road, Leicester, LE3 9NS
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 120088
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.