SchoolScoresBelton CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Sadlers Wells, Belton, Loughborough, LE12 9TS
01530 222304 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 November 2013.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
30 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Loughborough comparisons use the 20 of its 38 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 18 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 | Loughborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 8th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Loughborough. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Loughborough. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Loughborough. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Loughborough. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Loughborough. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 85% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Loughborough. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Loughborough figures pool parents at the Loughborough 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
11 pupils in this year group.
55% — 8 points below the Leicestershire average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 55% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 3 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 2 |
| Of those, offered a place | 2 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 17 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 25th highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 33rd highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 28th lowest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 36th highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 6% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.1 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 36th highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 9% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.9 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 36 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 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
- Oxley Primary School Shepshed 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thringstone Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Botolph's CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newcroft Primary Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Worthington School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Griffydam Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Diseworth CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 17% met expected standard (KS2)
- Long Whatton CofE Primary School and Community Centre 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitwick St John The Baptist CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Belton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Belton CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 November 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Belton CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Belton CofE Primary School?
90% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Belton CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Belton CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 2 families put Belton CofE Primary School as their first choice for 3 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 120114.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.