The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 100% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
100%
+38.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
38%
+30.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 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
- 78
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 1.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mrs Christine Lethbridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Main Street, Swithland, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8TQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School?
Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School currently has 78 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School take?
Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School?
Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School is in Loughborough, LE12 8TQ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Swithland St Leonard's 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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