Robert Bakewell Primary School
Loughborough, LE11 5UJ · Leicestershire · primary school
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198th 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 — 0.3/10 against 2,074 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 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.
Robert Bakewell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. 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 (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join TT Rockstars Club, Generation Charnwood, and Young Voices. Sports include football, cricket, hockey, and orienteering. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 307 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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 raise attainment in maths? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Robert Bakewell Primary School
Overview
Robert Bakewell Primary School is described as having a “big heart” with a “caring, family ethos” where staff and pupils are proud to be part of ‘#teamRB’. The report highlights that pupils behave very well, are well mannered, and demonstrate positive attitudes towards their work and each other. Most parents and carers are “delighted with the school,” praising the supportive community and excellent communication.
Strengths
- The curriculum in many subjects ensures pupils “build their knowledge gradually,” with strong progress in mathematics and reading.
- Reading is a “high priority,” featuring a “consistent approach to the teaching of phonics” and books closely matched to pupils’ learning.
- Relationships in the early years are “very positive,” with a “sharp focus on developing children’s communication and language.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “access the full curriculum” and receive substantial support.
- Trustees are “very well informed” and hold leaders to account while supporting improvements.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum thinking for all subjects clearly sets out the key knowledge pupils should learn and by when, as this is “not sufficiently well considered” in some areas.
- Assessment approaches need to consistently identify gaps in pupils’ learning, as they currently do not always assist teachers in producing clear next steps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “very strong culture of safeguarding” where staff know how to spot risks and pass on concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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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