The short version
Average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 86
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 5.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mr Gavin Beetham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Desford Road, Thurlaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 7TE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Thurlaston Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thurlaston Church of England Primary School take?
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is in Leicester, LE9 7TE, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thurlaston Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thurlaston 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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