What is Desford Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Desford Community Primary School does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is Desford Community Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Desford Community Primary School is a primary school in Leicester, for ages 5–11.

Where is Desford Community Primary School?

Desford Community Primary School is in Leicester, LE9 9JH (Leicestershire local authority).

How many pupils attend Desford Community Primary School?

Desford Community Primary School has around 382 pupils on roll.

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Desford Community Primary School

Ages 5–11382 pupilsDoes not apply

Leicester, LE9 9JH

Leicestershire

Desford Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Leicester, within the Leicestershire local authority. The school has around 382 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Leicester can view Desford Community Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Leicester (LE9 9JH), Desford Community Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance95.5%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence6.6%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher23.4England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals12.5%England avg 24.0%

English not first language2.6%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-67%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Leicester

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Bosworth AcademyGood · 0.6 mi Clovelly House School2.0 mi Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary AcademyGood · 3.0 mi Newbold Verdon Primary SchoolGood · 2.0 mi Thornton Primary SchoolGood · 3.2 mi St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary SchoolGood · 3.2 mi

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