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Shenton Primary School

Dunlin Road, Off Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 3FP

A Good-rated primary school in Leicester where 61% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

400

Ages

3-11

FSM

21.2%

Capacity

456

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2011

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

70.0%

Writing

68.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

61.0%

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About Shenton Primary School

Shenton Primary School is a primary school in Leicester, Leicester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2011 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 61% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 400 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Dunlin Road, Leicester, LE5 3FP | More schools in Leicester

Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Jan 2020 — School remains Good (predecessor: Shenton Primary School)
Mar 2011 — Good (predecessor: Shenton Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Shenton Primary School

What is Shenton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Shenton Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2011 inspection.

What are Shenton Primary School's latest exam results?

Shenton Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 61% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Shenton Primary School located?

Shenton Primary School is a primary school in Leicester, Leicester (LE5 3FP).

How many pupils attend Shenton Primary School?

Shenton Primary School has around 400 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Shenton Primary School with other schools?

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