The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
1% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 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
- 102
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mr Matthew Yandell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Street, Cossington, LEICESTER, Leicestershire, LE7 4UU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSileby Redlands Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Rothley Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Ratcliffe College
Independent · 2.4km away
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Wreake Valley Academy
Secondary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cossington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cossington Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cossington Church of England Primary School?
Cossington Church of England Primary School currently has 102 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cossington Church of England Primary School take?
Cossington Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cossington Church of England Primary School?
Cossington Church of England Primary School is in LEICESTER, LE7 4UU, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cossington Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cossington 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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