Cossington Church of England Primary School
LEICESTER, LE7 4UU · Leicestershire · primary school
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54th 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 4,123 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.3/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cossington Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Eco-Committee. Trips include a Year 2 residential to Beaumanor Hall, Year 3 and 4 residencies at PGL in Caythorpe, visits to the Botanical Gardens in Oadby, the rivers at Bradgate Park, and Lincoln Castle.
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? How are the residential trips prepared for and integrated into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Cossington Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this “small, friendly and welcoming school” where staff model “kindness and respect.” The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” and strong relationships, noting that pupils are “wonderfully inclusive” and feel safe. While the overall effectiveness is rated Good, the school excels in behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour and are “extremely polite,” fostering a caring community where older pupils look after younger children.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” with “careful thought” given to key knowledge, particularly in subjects like history where learning is chronological.
- Staff have “good subject knowledge” and use effective questioning to help pupils “remember more and grow in confidence.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children enjoying “rainbow challenges” that develop independence and prepare them well for future stages.
- Leaders are “passionate about continually improving the school,” and staff feel “valued and cared for” with carefully considered workloads.
Areas to improve
- Reading interventions lack the “precision needed” to ensure pupils with gaps in phonics knowledge catch up quickly with their peers.
- Support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND is not always precise, as “provision maps” and support plans lack sufficient detail and clear success criteria.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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
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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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