The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 252
- FSM
- 21.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Headteacher Daniel Caldwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Thorpe Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9LU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Oxley Primary School Shepshed's Ofsted rating?
Oxley Primary School Shepshed was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oxley Primary School Shepshed?
Oxley Primary School Shepshed currently has 252 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oxley Primary School Shepshed take?
Oxley Primary School Shepshed caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oxley Primary School Shepshed?
Oxley Primary School Shepshed is in Loughborough, LE12 9LU, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oxley Primary School Shepshed have a sixth form?
No, Oxley Primary School Shepshed does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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