The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 30.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- BARWELL CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
- Head
- Miss Victoria Newman (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
High Street, Barwell, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 8DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarwell Infant School
Primary · 389m away
Newlands Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Heath Lane Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
The Hinckley School
Secondary · 2.1km away
The Cedars
Independent · 2.2km away
Meadow View Farm School
Independent · 2.6km away
Richmond Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Dorothy Goodman School
Special school · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Barwell Church of England Academy?
Barwell Church of England Academy currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barwell Church of England Academy take?
Barwell Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barwell Church of England Academy?
Barwell Church of England Academy is in Leicester, LE9 8DS, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barwell Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Barwell Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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