The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 332
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Dulieu (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Malham Close, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0UT
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Barley Croft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barley Croft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barley Croft Primary School?
Barley Croft Primary School currently has 332 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barley Croft Primary School take?
Barley Croft Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barley Croft Primary School?
Barley Croft Primary School is in Leicester, LE4 0UT, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barley Croft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barley Croft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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