Water Leys Primary School
Guilford Drive, Wigston, LE18 1HGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Water Leys Primary School is a primary school in Wigston for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 6th of 9 primary schools in Wigston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2018, report published 3 October 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
Water Leys Primary School is a nurturing and inclusive school. Pupils are happy, polite and well mannered. Pupils feel safe and cared for. The 'CARE' charter sits at the heart of everything. One pupil shared, 'We have a 'CARE' charter; these are the values that we live by.' Others shared, 'The teachers are the best thing about this school. They always help you. They show you how to do something so that you can then learn to do it by yourself'. The curriculum is ambitious. The school has high expectations of all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, to achieve well and commit to their studies. In lessons, pupils show high levels of engagement and an eagerness to do well. Pupils show pride in their own achievements and in the achievements of others. They are supportive of each other and celebrate each other's successes. The school supports all pupils to live by the CARE charter. One pupil shared, 'Our teachers are really good at dealing with any problems. There might sometimes have to be a consequence, but they will always talk to you about things and help you to sort things out.' Relationships between adults and pupils are strong.
What the school should improve
- There is some inconsistency in how effectively teachers use formative assessment to address misconceptions and to move pupils' learning on. As a result, some pupils' learning does not progress as quickly as it could. The school should ensure that formative assessment is used consistently across the school so that pupils' learning is maximised.
- There is some inconsistency in the impact the choice of resources and tasks have on pupils' learning. As a result, sometimes pupils do not learn as well as they might. The school should ensure that resources and tasks are consistently well chosen to ensure that the curriculum intent is fully realised.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
402 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Water Leys Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 52% met the expected standard |
| Overdale Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 45% met the expected standard |
| Overdale Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Co Headteacher Steve Wright Michelle Goodwin
- Phone
- 01162884135
- Address
- Guilford Drive, Wigston, LE18 1HG
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 120079
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.