Rothley Church of England Primary School
Leicester, LE7 7RZ · Leicestershire · primary school
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39th 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 4,088 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 7.1/10 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) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rothley Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 610 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 does the school manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in literacy? How does the school maintain its Good rating while managing such a high intake relative to its physical space?
What Ofsted said about Rothley Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school that is “ambitious for all pupils to achieve well,” with leaders ensuring “academic achievement is high.” Inspectors found that pupils “feel safe and enjoy coming to school,” supported by a strong sense of community and the school’s ‘Bee Code’. The overall effectiveness, quality of education, and other key judgements are rated as Good.
Strengths
- A “systematic approach to the teaching of phonics” ensures pupils learn to read swiftly, with “swift and personal support” for individuals.
- The curriculum is “well planned and sequenced,” with staff adapting lessons to address misunderstandings, resulting in “high” pupil engagement.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” through detailed plans, enabling them to “achieve well”.
- The early years provision is a “vibrant place” where “thoughtful questioning guides learning and enriches children’s language”.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders considering staff as “‘people’ as well as ‘teachers’”.
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects not all of the curriculum planning details the key knowledge” clearly enough, meaning some pupils do not remember all they have learned.
- Checks on who accesses extra-curricular activities and positions of responsibility “could be more rigorous,” as some pupils do not access these opportunities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff are knowledgeable and systems to record concerns are “rigorous and thorough”.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 92% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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