SchoolScoresBarwell CofE Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
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High Street, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8DS
01455 842047 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Leicester comparisons use the 89 of its 153 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 64 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 60th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 55th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 34th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leicester figures pool parents at the Leicester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
54 pupils in this year group.
48% — 15 points below the Leicestershire average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 57% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leicestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 33rd highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.4% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 100th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 122nd highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 26th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 107th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 133rd lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 27th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 52nd highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 37th highest of 144 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 65% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 12.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Barwell Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Newlands Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hinckley Parks Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Townlands CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Richmond Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hinckley 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Battling Brook Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Barwell CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Barwell CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Barwell CofE Junior School?
90% of the 21 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Barwell CofE Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138965.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.