Dunton Bassett Primary School
Lutterworth, LE17 5JL · Leicestershire · primary school
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92nd 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 3,445 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dunton Bassett Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. 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 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 54 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in core subject attainment?
What Ofsted said about Dunton Bassett Primary School
Overview
Dunton Bassett Primary School is described as a “friendly school” where pupils feel “valued and respected” within its village community. The inspection found that pupils behave well, are “keen to learn,” and benefit from an “ambitious curriculum” that has been revised to improve subject knowledge and sequencing. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with effective leadership and strong personal development for its students.
Strengths
- Pupils are “enthused by the interesting topics” and can “confidently use their expanding vocabulary” to discuss local and global issues.
- The mathematics curriculum is “well sequenced,” with teachers using good subject knowledge to “spot and address any misconceptions quickly.”
- Reading is a clear priority; children “learn to read well” from Reception, and staff provide swift support to ensure pupils become “confident readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “fully included,” with staff making “effective adaptions” so they can achieve highly.
- The early years provision ensures children get a “strong start,” with routines that promote independence and prepare them well for Year 1.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers lack “deep and secure subject knowledge,” meaning they do not always identify and address gaps in pupils’ learning from previous years.
- On occasion, tasks do not enable pupils to “make connections and deepen their understanding,” limiting how highly they can achieve.
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 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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