Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School
Atherstone, CV9 3QR · Leicestershire · primary school
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113rd 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 4,199 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 62% | 2.55 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to reach the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a Year 6 student? How does the school engage parents in their child’s learning progress?
What Ofsted said about Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a ‘Sheepy happy family’, feeling ‘safe, calm and happy’ with ‘warm and trusting relationships’ with staff. The curriculum has been strengthened and is ‘ambitious’, with a clear focus on knowledge, though checks on learning are not yet effective enough across all subjects. The school has responded positively to previous inspection findings, resulting in improved behaviour, attendance, and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘fluent readers who are excited by books’, supported by a new phonics curriculum and effective extra support for those struggling.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is ‘rightly developing and enhancing’, with swift identification of needs and improved achievement.
- Early years provision is ‘brilliant’, with a ‘carefully constructed’ curriculum that effectively supports communication, language, and a love of books.
- Pupils are ‘knowledgeable and curious about different faiths and cultures’ and act as ‘keen advocates of equality’.
- Staff well-being is a ‘top priority’, with staff feeling ‘well supported and proud to work at the school’.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers ‘check pupils’ knowledge consistently across the curriculum’ to identify and address gaps in understanding.
- Governors must ‘conduct their role effectively’ by gaining a ‘detailed enough understanding of leaders’ work to improve the school’.
- The school must maintain ‘comprehensive records of its work to safeguard pupils’, as current records are sometimes incomplete.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with the school working well with external agencies, although records do not always accurately reflect all actions taken to safeguard pupils’ welfare.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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