Oxley Primary School Shepshed
Loughborough, LE12 9LU · Leicestershire · primary school
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40th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 3,211 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oxley Primary School Shepshed overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How has the curriculum changed since the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Oxley Primary School Shepshed
Overview
Oxley Primary School is described as a "warm and welcoming" environment where pupils are happy and enthusiastic about their learning. The report highlights "rapid improvements" driven by determined leaders, resulting in a "calm and ordered" school with high attendance and strong relationships.
Strengths
- Leaders ensure pupils "quickly learn to read" through consistent phonics delivery and effective use of digital resources.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and builds knowledge over time, with subject leaders having a "clear vision."
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, establishing needs swiftly and working in partnership with parents.
- Pupils demonstrate a "strong sense of moral purpose" and take responsibility seriously, contributing to a culture where bullying is "rare."
- The early years foundation stage has "clear and precise plans" for learning, engaging children in creative activities.
Areas to improve
- Teachers occasionally fail to adapt lessons to meet the needs of all pupils, meaning some do not achieve as well as they should.
- In a few subjects, key knowledge is not identified precisely enough, preventing teachers from effectively checking what pupils know and remember.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff possessing the necessary knowledge to identify concerns and leaders ensuring swift action and rigorous monitoring.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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.
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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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