What did Ofsted judge Gaddesby Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Gaddesby Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Gaddesby Primary School?

Gaddesby Primary School has 159 pupils on roll.

What ages does Gaddesby Primary School take?

Gaddesby Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is Gaddesby Primary School located?

Gaddesby Primary School is located in Leicester, LE7 4WF, Leicestershire.

How do I apply to Gaddesby Primary School?

Gaddesby Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Gaddesby Primary School?

On offer day for 2023-24 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Gaddesby Primary School was 3.887 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Gaddesby Primary School?

When Gaddesby Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are looked after and those children who were previously looked after children. (See note i.); 2. Pupils who live in the catchment area. (See note ii.); 3. Pupils who have a sibling (see note iii) already attending Gaddesby Primary School and who will still be attending the school at the point of entry, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Gaddesby Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.1% of pupils at Gaddesby Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2023-24 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Gaddesby Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children who are looked after and those children who were previously looked after children. (See note i.)
2Pupils who live in the catchment area. (See note ii.)
3Pupils who have a sibling (see note iii) already attending Gaddesby Primary School and who will still be attending the school at the point of entry.
4Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested. (Professional documentation confirming the situation must be submitted with the application.) (See note iv.)
5Pupils living nearest to the school measured in a straight-line distance (home to school front gate). (See note v.)

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Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Gaddesby Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Gaddesby Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Gaddesby Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Gaddesby Primary School?: Gaddesby Primary School has 159 pupils on roll.
What ages does Gaddesby Primary School take?: Gaddesby Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Gaddesby Primary School located?: Gaddesby Primary School is located in Leicester, LE7 4WF, Leicestershire.
How do I apply to Gaddesby Primary School?: Gaddesby Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Gaddesby Primary School?: On offer day for 2023-24 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Gaddesby Primary School was 3.887 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Gaddesby Primary School?: When Gaddesby Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are looked after and those children who were previously looked after children. (See note i.); 2. Pupils who live in the catchment area. (See note ii.); 3. Pupils who have a sibling (see note iii) already attending Gaddesby Primary School and who will still be attending the school at the point of entry, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Gaddesby Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.1% of pupils at Gaddesby Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

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Last distance offered at Gaddesby Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Gaddesby Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children who are looked after and those children who were previously looked after children. (See note i.)
2Pupils who live in the catchment area. (See note ii.)
3Pupils who have a sibling (see note iii) already attending Gaddesby Primary School and who will still be attending the school at the point of entry.
4Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested. (Professional documentation confirming the situation must be submitted with the application.) (See note iv.)
5Pupils living nearest to the school measured in a straight-line distance (home to school front gate). (See note v.)

Gaddesby Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Gaddesby Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Gaddesby Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Gaddesby Primary School?: Gaddesby Primary School has 159 pupils on roll.
What ages does Gaddesby Primary School take?: Gaddesby Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Gaddesby Primary School located?: Gaddesby Primary School is located in Leicester, LE7 4WF, Leicestershire.
How do I apply to Gaddesby Primary School?: Gaddesby Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Gaddesby Primary School?: On offer day for 2023-24 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Gaddesby Primary School was 3.887 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Gaddesby Primary School?: When Gaddesby Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are looked after and those children who were previously looked after children. (See note i.); 2. Pupils who live in the catchment area. (See note ii.); 3. Pupils who have a sibling (see note iii) already attending Gaddesby Primary School and who will still be attending the school at the point of entry, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Gaddesby Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.1% of pupils at Gaddesby Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Gaddesby School Community Ltd Out of School Club

Wraparound club

Met

Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Gaddesby School Community Pre-school

Nursery

Good

Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Wreake Valley Academy

Secondary

Needs attention

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

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