The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Barrow Road, Burton-on-the-Wolds, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5TB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School?
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School take?
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School?
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is in Loughborough, LE12 5TB, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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