SchoolScoresNewcroft Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
Trueway Drive, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9DU
01509 503214 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 13 May 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
93 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
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 6th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Loughborough. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 5th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Loughborough. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 4th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Loughborough. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Loughborough. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 69 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Loughborough. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 85% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 25 parents of children with SEND Joint 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Loughborough. Higher than 80% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 81% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Loughborough. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 23%). 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
59 pupils in this year group.
88% — 25 points above the Leicestershire average, and 26 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 88% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 95% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 79 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (75%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 133 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.3
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 23rd highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 27th highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 31st highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 30th lowest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 96% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.6 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 36 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 62% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 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
- St Botolph's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oxley Primary School Shepshed 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stonebow Primary School Loughborough 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Booth Wood Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2012, before conversion) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holywell Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thorpe Acre Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thorpe Acre Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Belton CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hathern CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Newcroft Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 13 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Newcroft Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Newcroft Primary Academy?
96% of the 93 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Newcroft Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Newcroft Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 79 families put Newcroft Primary Academy as their first choice for 59 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 59 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 143250.
- 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.