Newcroft Primary Academy
Loughborough, LE12 9DU · Leicestershire · primary school
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4th 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 — 8.8/10 against 4,294 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 62% | 5.93 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newcroft Primary Academy 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%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.8 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 442 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main school day for families needing extended care?
What Ofsted said about Newcroft Primary Academy
Overview
Newcroft Primary Academy is described as an exceptional school where pupils “thrive” and are “incredibly proud” of their education. The report highlights an “unwavering focus on providing the highest quality of education,” resulting in pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, achieving “exceptionally well.” The school fosters a positive environment where children feel “happy and safe,” supported by “exemplary” behaviour and high expectations.
Strengths
- Reading is “at the heart of the school’s provision,” with precise phonics instruction and a “tailor-made reading programme” that helps pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- The curriculum is “extremely well designed and consistently implemented,” featuring “well-sequenced learning” that allows pupils to develop a “deep understanding of the most important knowledge.”
- Staff make “effective adaptations” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the curriculum “with ease” and achieve “exceptionally well.”
- Personal development is “extensive,” promoting “tolerance and respect” and helping pupils develop a “mature understanding” of diversity and modern Britain.
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils showing “high levels of kindness and respect” and maintaining “consistently strong attitudes to their learning.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 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
—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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