Spinney Hill Primary School
Ventnor Street, Leicester, LE5 5EZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Spinney Hill Primary School is a primary school in Leicester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. It ranks 46th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2017, report published 4 October 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 November 2022
Pupils thrive at this harmonious, inclusive and diverse school. They say that they are happy and feel safe here. Pupils behave well in classrooms and at social times. Rare instances of bullying are dealt with promptly. Pupils trust many adults to help them should they be worried or have a problem. They get on very well with each other. One pupil said, 'We need to treat others how we want to be treated.' Leaders and staff have high expectations for all pupils. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are expected to 'inspire, support, grow and achieve'. They do. They have pride in their learning and work hard. They take an active role in lessons and are keen to answer teachers' questions. There is a good range of popular clubs and activities for pupils to attend. Pupils experience a variety of visits to places of interest and enjoy hearing from different visitors. Parents and carers who expressed their opinions hold positive views of the school. One parent said, 'I would recommend Spinney Hill as the staff are always there to support the parents and children. It is amazing.'
What the school should improve
- A few subject leaders have not quite designed and sequenced the precise subject knowledge and vocabulary that they want pupils to learn and when. The curriculum in these subjects is not yet fully set out. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders complete their planning so that their subject curriculum is fully coherent and sequenced and being implemented by staff, in all year groups, as intended.
- Leaders do not always engage with parents as well as they could. Consequently, some parents miss vital information and are unsure how to help their children at home. Leaders should ensure that they thoroughly explore the best methods to successfully engage with their parents so that parents consistently receive all relevant information from the school and how they can best support their children at home.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
88 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
687 pupils on roll, with places for 689
Schools near Spinney Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| Bridge Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 43% met the expected standard |
| Mayflower Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Uplands Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% 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 Catherine Stretton
- Phone
- 01162737047
- Address
- Ventnor Street, Leicester, LE5 5EZ
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 120084
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.