Newbold Church of England Primary School
Coalville, LE67 8PF · Leicestershire · primary school
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167th 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 4,112 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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) 2023/24 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
Newbold Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Scooter Skills, Art Club, and Performing Arts Club. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 30 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort? How does the small class size influence individual teaching time?
What Ofsted said about Newbold Church of England Primary School
Overview
Newbold Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where staff foster a supportive environment aligned with its Christian ethos. Pupils are happy, feel safe, and enjoy a wide range of activities that promote their broader development. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring high expectations and effective support.
Strengths
- Staff have "positive, nurturing relationships" with pupils, who feel safe because staff "listen to their concerns."
- Reading is the "number one priority," with early phonics instruction ensuring pupils "quickly develop as capable readers."
- Teachers use subject knowledge well in mathematics to "clearly explain new ideas and concepts."
- Leaders promote pupils’ wider development through clubs and visitors, helping pupils understand "British values" as "respecting everybody."
- Governors are "closely involved in the life of the school," making positive changes to staff workload and marking policies.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum planning is incomplete; leaders must "identify and sequence what pupils must know" so teachers can teach with confidence.
- Leaders must ensure all staff "consistently follow the behaviour policy" and challenge low-level disruption, as some younger pupils do not settle quickly enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving thorough training and working closely with external agencies to protect pupils.
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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