Croft Church of England Primary School
Leicester, LE9 3GJ · Leicestershire · primary school
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215th 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 — 0.1/10 against 4,013 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 25.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.07 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| 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.
Croft Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.0% 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). An inspection took place in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 109 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the new inspection framework affect the current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Croft Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils experience a "nurturing, happy and inclusive education" with strong attendance and behaviour. While safeguarding standards are met and leadership is effective, inconsistencies in teaching quality and early years provision mean that pupil attainment does yet fully match leaders’ ambitions.
Strengths
- Attendance rates are "close to, or above, the national average," with leaders effectively removing barriers to attendance.
- Pupils behave well in a "welcoming atmosphere," with bullying being "infrequent and never tolerated."
- Leaders provide a "coherent and well-sequenced personal development programme" that prioritises pupil wellbeing and safety.
- Staff receive "appropriate professional learning," including training on special educational needs and emotional wellbeing.
- Leaders work effectively with partners to support disadvantaged pupils, securing improvements in attendance and access to enrichment.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must "securely embed curriculum and teaching improvements" to ensure practice is consistently strong across all subjects.
- The quality of interactions between staff and children in the early years needs strengthening to provide "effective and consistent support."
- Leaders should sustain their work to drive "rapid, measurable improvement" and address gaps in basic knowledge for some pupils.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 25% |
| 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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