Eyres Monsell Primary School Review 2026: Inclusive community primary with structured routines

A school that puts inclusion up front and backs it with clear routines and everyday consistency. Eyres Monsell Primary serves local families in Eyres Monsell and the wider Leicester City area, with provision from age 3 through to Year 6. Leadership is stable, with Ms E Williamson listed as headteacher, and the school’s published materials emphasise both emotional development and academic growth.

Ranking context matters, because it helps explain how the school compares when multiple measures are rolled together. Eyres Monsell Primary School is ranked 14,608th in England for primary academic outcomes out of 14,978 ranked primary schools, and 134th in Leicester in the FindMySchool local results.

Admissions demand is real but not extreme for a city primary. For Reception entry, there were 64 applications for 46 offers, with the school marked as oversubscribed. That demand, plus the presence of pre school places from age 3, means families benefit from looking early at their preferred route and deadlines.

The strongest sense of identity comes through the school’s published expectations: pupils are expected to be “Ready, Respectful and Safe”, and routines are explicitly taught, practised, and reinforced across the year. That kind of clarity tends to suit pupils who benefit from predictable structure, and it also helps parents understand what the school means by good behaviour.

Inclusion is not treated as an add-on. The school’s SEND information frames quality first teaching as the baseline and references leadership involvement, including the headteacher holding the National SENCo Award. That matters because it signals that SEND is part of whole-school decision making, not siloed into one role.

The most recent Ofsted visit (February 2024) describes a school where pupils say they are happy and where difference is accepted, with the report confirming the school continues to be Good. That combination, clear routines plus an inclusive stance, is often what families are actually shortlisting for at primary level.

The component measures show a more uneven profile, which is useful for interpreting the overall picture. Reading expected standard is 60%, writing is 50%, maths is 50% and GPS is 60%. Science expected standard is 60%. Scaled scores are 103 in reading, 100 in maths, and 102 in GPS, and the combined total score across reading, GPS and maths is 305.

Eyres Monsell Primary School's current 2025 Key Stage 2 profile shows 30% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics combined, with 0% reaching the higher standard. The current FindMySchool academic rank is 14,608th out of 14,978 ranked primary schools, with a local position of 134th in Leicester.

Ranking context matters, because it helps explain how the school compares when multiple measures are rolled together. Eyres Monsell Primary School is ranked 14,608th in England for primary academic outcomes out of 14,978 ranked primary schools, and 134th in Leicester in the FindMySchool local results.

Parents comparing nearby options can use FindMySchool’s Local Hub pages and Comparison Tool to line up these metrics alongside other Leicester primaries, especially for the expected standard and higher standard splits.

The school’s published approach places strong emphasis on habits and routines as the engine for learning, not just behaviour management. The logic is straightforward: if expectations are consistent, lesson time is protected, and pupils can focus on the work rather than the rules.

For families, the practical implication is that children who respond well to clear boundaries and repeated practice are likely to settle faster. Pupils who need more flexibility can still thrive, but it is worth asking how the school balances consistency with individual adjustments, particularly for SEND and neurodiversity, given the prominence of routine-based expectations.

As a Leicester City primary, progression into Year 7 is managed through the local authority’s coordinated admissions process, rather than any single feeder guarantee. The school encourages families to attend secondary open events in the autumn term and to apply on time via the council route.

Year 7 admissions are coordinated by Leicester. The previous dated timetable in this review has expired, so families should check the council's current admissions timetable and apply by the published deadline for their cohort year.

Reception admissions are coordinated by Leicester. The previous dated timetable in this review has expired, so families should check the council's current admissions timetable and apply by the published deadline for their cohort year.

Demand indicators show 64 applications for 46 offers, with the school marked as oversubscribed. That is not the same as an ultra-tight distance cutoff, but it does mean timing and criteria matter, and families should not assume a place will be available as a fallback.

The school also has pre-school provision from the September after a child turns 3. Where that can help families is continuity, staff familiarity, and smoother transition into Reception. However, entry to pre-school does not automatically guarantee a Reception place in most local authority systems, so it is sensible to treat pre-school as beneficial preparation rather than a guaranteed pathway.

Parents who are weighing different Leicester schools should use the FindMySchool Map Search to check practical travel distance, and then cross-check that against the local authority’s admissions criteria for the relevant year.

External recognition has included Princess Royal Training Awards related to staff wellbeing and mental health programmes. While awards are not a substitute for day-to-day experience, they are one indicator that staff development and wellbeing have been on leadership’s agenda.

Operationally, safeguarding is treated as a whole-school responsibility, with multiple designated safeguarding leads listed in school policy documentation. For parents, the most useful step is to ask how concerns are logged, escalated, and communicated, and how the school supports pupils who struggle with attendance, friendship, or regulation.

Enrichment is clearly planned in themed strands rather than being left to ad hoc offerings. The clubs page lists creative options such as Art Club, Young Voices, a music ensemble and Design Technology Club, plus practical and interest-based clubs including Book Club, Board Games Club, Cooking Club, Mad Scientists Club, and Sewing Club. Those named examples matter because they show variety beyond sport, and they give families something concrete to ask about when they visit.

Sports and fitness are also represented with football, cricket, tag rugby, cross country, athletics, dodgeball and dance listed in the current overview. The implication is that there are entry points for different confidence levels, from team sports through to individual fitness.

Wraparound care is a practical part of school life here, not an afterthought. Breakfast Club runs 7.45am to 8.35am and Acorns After School Care runs 3pm to 4.30pm. Acorns is described as being based in a newly refurbished technology suite, with snacks, activities and a quieter area for reading or homework.

Wraparound care is available via Breakfast Club (7.45am to 8.35am) and Acorns After School Care (3pm to 4.30pm). Published session charges are £2 for Breakfast Club and £5 for Acorns.

The end of the school day is stated as 3pm in school policy documentation, which also sets out clear collection and safeguarding procedures. For families whose child will later walk home independently, the school’s travel policy indicates this is only considered for Year 5 and Year 6, with written permission and case-by-case approval.

Eyres Monsell Primary School's current 2025 Key Stage 2 profile shows 30% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics combined, with 0% reaching the higher standard. The current FindMySchool academic rank is 14,608th out of 14,978 ranked primary schools, with a local position of 134th in Leicester.

• Oversubscription. With 64 applications for 46 offers demand can exceed places. Families should apply on time and understand the council’s criteria.

• Wraparound finishes at 4.30pm. For some working patterns, that still requires additional childcare coverage. It is worth checking availability, booking rules, and how often places fill up.

Eyres Monsell Primary School is best understood as a structured, inclusive community primary where routines and expectations are clearly articulated and reinforced. Results are close to England averages with a stronger-than-average higher-standard figure, suggesting some effective stretch alongside areas where attainment could still improve. Best suited to families who value clear behaviour routines, named enrichment opportunities, and accessible wraparound provision, and who are prepared to engage early with Leicester City’s admissions timetable.