Shenton Primary School
URN: 120037 • Leicester LE5 3FP
Overview
- Name
- Shenton Primary School
- URN
- 120037
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gita Patel (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Dunlin Road, Leicester LE5 3FP
Summary
Shenton Primary School is a community school located in Leicester, serving a diverse international community with pupils speaking over 20 different languages. With a current enrolment of 426 students and a capacity of 456, the school is committed to nurturing young minds and fostering a supportive learning environment. The school operates with a strong ethos that emphasizes the partnership between teachers, parents, and children, aiming to empower every child to become a confident and aspiring learner.
The curriculum at Shenton Primary is broad and balanced, designed to engage students and promote enjoyment in learning. The school has consistently achieved results at or above national averages in Year 6, reflecting its commitment to high academic standards. In addition to core subjects, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support for special educational needs, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive.
Shenton Primary also places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, recognizing parents as vital partners in their children's education. The school provides various resources and support for families, including access to free meals and opportunities for parental volunteering, fostering a collaborative school environment.
The curriculum at Shenton Primary is broad and balanced, designed to engage students and promote enjoyment in learning. The school has consistently achieved results at or above national averages in Year 6, reflecting its commitment to high academic standards. In addition to core subjects, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support for special educational needs, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive.
Shenton Primary also places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, recognizing parents as vital partners in their children's education. The school provides various resources and support for families, including access to free meals and opportunities for parental volunteering, fostering a collaborative school environment.
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Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 456
- Pupils
- 426
- Boys
- 210
- Girls
- 216
- FSM %
- 19.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 426 | 210 | 216 | 456 | 19.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 426 | 210 | 216 | 456 | 19.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 477 | 235 | 242 | 490 | 13.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 477 | 235 | 242 | 490 | 13.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 481 | 236 | 245 | 490 | 9.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 515 | 260 | 255 | 547 | 10.50 |
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