The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 16.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- STONEBOW PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Paul Brockless (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Stonebow Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4ZH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRobert Bakewell Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Charnwood College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Thorpe Acre Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Thorpe Acre Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Secondary · 1.5km away
Hathern Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Oakfield School
Pupil referral unit · 2.3km away
Iveshead School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stonebow Primary School Loughborough's Ofsted rating?
Stonebow Primary School Loughborough was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stonebow Primary School Loughborough?
Stonebow Primary School Loughborough currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stonebow Primary School Loughborough take?
Stonebow Primary School Loughborough caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stonebow Primary School Loughborough?
Stonebow Primary School Loughborough is in Loughborough, LE11 4ZH, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stonebow Primary School Loughborough have a sixth form?
No, Stonebow Primary School Loughborough does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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