The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp 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 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% 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 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 396
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 13.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sara Aukland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Trueway Drive, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShepshed High School
Middle deemed secondary · 657m away
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 865m away
Iveshead School
Secondary · 885m away
Oakfield School
Pupil referral unit · 898m away
Nanpantan Hall Nurture Centre
Independent · 2.8km away
Stonebow Primary School Loughborough
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Newcroft Primary Academy?
Newcroft Primary Academy currently has 396 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newcroft Primary Academy take?
Newcroft Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newcroft Primary Academy?
Newcroft Primary Academy is in Loughborough, LE12 9DU, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newcroft Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Newcroft Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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