The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 89
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mrs Elaine Horton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Gaulby Road, Billesdon, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9AG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Billesdon Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Billesdon Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Billesdon Church of England Primary School?
Billesdon Church of England Primary School currently has 89 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Billesdon Church of England Primary School take?
Billesdon Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Billesdon Church of England Primary School?
Billesdon Church of England Primary School is in Leicester, LE7 9AG, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Billesdon Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Billesdon Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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