Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Loughborough, LE12 8TQ · Leicestershire · primary school
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8th 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 — 10.0/10 against 1,727 of them, against 10.0/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.99 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 38.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 38.0% 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 (10.0 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 90 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum? How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Swithland St Leonard’s Church of England Primary School is judged ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. The report describes a ‘secure and caring environment’ where pupils feel safe, happy, and well-supported by staff who know them well. Leaders have implemented a ‘high-quality curriculum’ that effectively sequences learning, particularly for mixed-age classes, ensuring pupils build on previous knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘enjoy coming to this school’ and benefit from a ‘secure and caring environment’ with ample opportunities for leadership roles.
- The curriculum is ‘carefully developed’ with effective sequencing, allowing teachers to deliver content based on prior learning.
- Teachers possess ‘good subject knowledge’ and adapt teaching skilfully to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Staff are ‘early reading experts’, helping younger pupils become ‘speedy readers’ through precise phonics sessions.
- Governors ‘challenge school leaders’ to ensure continuous improvement, while staff feel their workload and well-being are considered.
Areas to improve
- In the early years, resources and activities are not always used ‘precisely enough’, which ‘does not always maximise meaningful learning’.
- In some recently adapted subjects, teachers occasionally ‘cover content too quickly’, preventing pupils from securing essential knowledge and achieving the required ‘depth of understanding’.
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 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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
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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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