The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
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)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 314
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 36.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- ROBERT BAKEWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Jon Bishop (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
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
December 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Barsby Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5UJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThorpe Acre Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Thorpe Acre Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Charnwood College
Secondary · 1.3km away
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Secondary · 1.3km away
Stonebow Primary School Loughborough
Primary · 1.3km away
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
Primary · 1.5km away
Sense College Loughborough
Special school · 1.7km away
Loughborough Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Robert Bakewell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Robert Bakewell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Robert Bakewell Primary School?
Robert Bakewell Primary School currently has 314 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Robert Bakewell Primary School take?
Robert Bakewell Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Robert Bakewell Primary School?
Robert Bakewell Primary School is in Loughborough, LE11 5UJ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Robert Bakewell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Robert Bakewell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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