The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 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
- 88
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 4.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Burton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Mill Street, Packington, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1WL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshby Willesley Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ashby Hill Top Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Castleview School
Independent · 2.4km away
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Ashby School
Secondary · 2.4km away
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Primary · 3.3km away
Measham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Packington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Packington 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 Packington Church of England Primary School?
Packington Church of England Primary School currently has 88 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Packington Church of England Primary School take?
Packington Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Packington Church of England Primary School?
Packington Church of England Primary School is in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1WL, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Packington Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Packington 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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