Barwell Church of England Junior School
Leicester, LE9 8DS · Leicestershire · primary school
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184th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.6/10 against 2,689 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 62% | 1.00 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barwell Church of England Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Leicestershire and Rutland Cross Country 2025 County Championships and visit the Warning Zone, New Walk Museum, and Beaumanor.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Barwell Church of England Junior School
Overview
Barwell Church of England Academy is described as a place where pupils are “happy and proud” to attend, within a learning environment that feels like a “happy family”. The school is judged “Good” for the quality of education and leadership, while achieving “Outstanding” ratings for behaviour and attitudes and personal development. Inspectors found that the school is “calm and orderly” with “exemplary” behaviour, allowing all pupils to thrive.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “exemplary”, with pupils guided by school values to show “respect and kindness” and regulate their emotions effectively.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious”, with precise planning that helps pupils gain knowledge “securely” and remember what they have learned.
- Personal development is supported exceptionally well by the ‘journey to wellness’ curriculum, which covers spirituality, diversity, and “fundamental British values”.
- Staff are “happy and proud” to work at the school, with leaders prioritising well-being and workload management.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a “sharp focus on supporting weak readers” to catch up quickly using well-matched texts.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils’ understanding “systematically” and provide “clear, direct feedback” to help pupils improve their work and deepen understanding.
- Staff need to routinely correct pupils’ misconceptions and identify opportunities for further challenge, as some pupils do not currently gain knowledge as quickly as they might.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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