The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 378
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 23.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- RENDELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Karen Rixon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rendell Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLimehurst Academy
Secondary · 364m away
ASPIRE: Lifeskills
Independent · 776m away
Trinity College
Independent · 833m away
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
Primary · 936m away
Fairfield Prep School
Independent · 1.2km away
Loughborough Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Loughborough High School
Independent · 1.4km away
Sense College Loughborough
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rendell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rendell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rendell Primary School?
Rendell Primary School currently has 378 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rendell Primary School take?
Rendell Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rendell Primary School?
Rendell Primary School is in Loughborough, LE11 1LL, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rendell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rendell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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