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Coleman Primary School

Gwendolen Road, Leicester, LE5 5FS

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Leicester where 59% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school

Pupils

526

Ages

3-11

FSM

23.0%

Capacity

627

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

69.0%

Writing

78.0%

Maths

71.0%

RWM Combined

59.0%

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About Coleman Primary School

Coleman Primary School is a primary school in Leicester, Leicester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 20 responses), 80% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 526 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Gwendolen Road, Leicester, LE5 5FS | More schools in Leicester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Coleman Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2021 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
May 2021 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Apr 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Coleman Primary School

What is Coleman Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Coleman Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What do parents say about Coleman Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 20 responses): 80% of parents would recommend Coleman Primary School.

What are Coleman Primary School's latest exam results?

Coleman Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Coleman Primary School located?

Coleman Primary School is a primary school in Leicester, Leicester (LE5 5FS).

How many pupils attend Coleman Primary School?

Coleman Primary School has around 526 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Coleman Primary School with other schools?

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