Cobden Primary School & Community Centre
Loughborough, LE11 1AF · Leicestershire · primary school
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209th 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 — 1.1/10 against 1,688 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 62% | 0.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 400 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 learning interventions are available for children who need additional help? How does the community centre integrate with the daily school routine?
What Ofsted said about Cobden Primary School & Community Centre
Overview
Cobden Primary School is described as a "welcoming and friendly" environment where pupils are "celebrated for their individuality" and arrive with an "eagerness to learn". The report notes that while the school is working successfully to bring about improvements, it is "further ahead in some areas than others", with curriculum developments and behaviour policies currently at an "early stage of implementation".
Strengths
- A "love of reading flows through the school", with many pupils becoming "confident, fluent readers" and receiving effective support if they find reading difficult.
- "Pastoral support for pupils is a strength", including expert emotional support in ‘The Ark’ and bespoke help for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities.
- Pupils take pride in leadership roles, such as sports leaders and school councillors, which help develop their "sense of responsibility".
- Staff are "overwhelmingly positive" about recent changes, valuing the "care and consideration given to their workload and well-being".
Areas to improve
- The school must identify "key knowledge" in all subjects to ensure staff are clear about what pupils should learn and how it is sequenced.
- Expectations of behaviour and attitudes are "not consistently high", with some pupils being "disrespectful" during social times, hindering learning.
- Pupils’ knowledge of British values is not secure, meaning they are "not as well prepared for life beyond the local community as they could be".
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 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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