The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 541
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- ROTHLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Kate Barrs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Burrow Drive, Rothley, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCossington Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Hallam Fields, Birstall
Primary · 2.1km away
Longslade Community College
Secondary · 2.2km away
The Stonehill High School
Secondary · 2.2km away
The Cedars Academy
Secondary · 2.2km away
ALP Leicester
Independent · 2.2km away
Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rothley Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rothley Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rothley Church of England Primary School?
Rothley Church of England Primary School currently has 541 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rothley Church of England Primary School take?
Rothley Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rothley Church of England Primary School?
Rothley Church of England Primary School is in Leicester, LE7 7RZ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rothley Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rothley 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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