Belton Church of England Primary School
Loughborough, LE12 9TS · Leicestershire · primary school
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104th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,169 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 4.0/10 nationally. 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Belton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 65 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Belton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Belton Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as welcoming with happy pupils who attend well and enjoy learning. The report highlights a positive culture where staff have high expectations, though it notes that curriculum planning and assessment in some foundation subjects require strengthening to ensure all pupils gain the knowledge they should.
Strengths
- Reading is prioritised with staff demonstrating "high levels of expertise" in phonics, ensuring children learn to read with fluency and confidence.
- The mathematics curriculum builds learning effectively over time, with teachers possessing "strong subject knowledge" and using physical activities to make learning real.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to learn alongside peers, with teachers adapting the curriculum effectively to meet their needs.
- Pupils feel safe, knowing whom to talk to if they have worries, and benefit from initiatives like the ‘whisper’ text programme and e-safety ambassadors.
- Parents and carers are very positive, describing the school as one that ‘celebrates each unique child and cultivates a love of learning’.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum planning in some foundation subjects is not sufficiently focused on key knowledge, meaning some pupils do not learn the curriculum as well as they should.
- Systems for checking what pupils know and remember in some foundation subjects are not as effective as needed, leaving misconceptions unaddressed.
- The curriculum for personal development does not provide enough opportunities to deepen pupils’ understanding of different faiths and cultures.
Safeguarding
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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