The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 375
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 42.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Kate Litchfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cobden Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1AF
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Cobden Primary School & Community Centre's Ofsted rating?
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cobden Primary School & Community Centre?
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre currently has 375 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cobden Primary School & Community Centre take?
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cobden Primary School & Community Centre?
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is in Loughborough, LE11 1AF, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cobden Primary School & Community Centre have a sixth form?
No, Cobden Primary School & Community Centre does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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