Newbold Verdon Primary School
Leicester, LE9 9NG · Leicestershire · primary school
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182nd 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 — 1.0/10 against 2,810 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 31.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.13 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newbold Verdon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, 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 (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join film club, participate in team and ball games, and engage in craft, creative activities, and drawing. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 pupils against a stated capacity of 249. 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 strategies are used to improve attainment in reading and maths?
What Ofsted said about Newbold Verdon Primary School
Overview
Newbold Verdon Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils enjoy attending the school, where positive relationships and high expectations foster a happy learning environment. The curriculum is broad and well-planned, with a strong emphasis on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Reading is prioritised from the pre-school stage, with daily teaching and well-matched books helping many pupils develop a ‘love of reading’.
- Teachers possess ‘particularly strong subject knowledge in core subjects’ and use modelling effectively to support understanding.
- The specialist unit provides an ‘exceptional education’ for pupils with autistic syndrome disorder, with expertly adapted curricula.
- Pupils benefit from forest school and clubs, which help develop ‘independence and resilience’ and active citizenship.
- Early years provision ensures children are ‘well prepared for the next stage of more formal education’ through purposeful outdoor learning.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure personal development provision supports pupils to develop a better understanding of people of different faiths in modern Britain.
- Assessment and feedback must be used more consistently and purposefully to address gaps in knowledge and help pupils improve their work.
- There must be planned opportunities for pupils to deepen and extend their learning, ensuring these are consistently implemented.
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| 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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