SchoolScoresOutwoods Edge Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
21 Redwood Road, Loughborough, LE11 2LD
01509 216177 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 27 January 2026 , published 23 March 2026.
In short: 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
74 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Leicestershire comparisons use the 20 of its 231 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 211 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 | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 43% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 87% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 40% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 88% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 26% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 79% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 48% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 40% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 69 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 19% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 74% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND Joint 7th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 44% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 68% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 29% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 85% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). 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. Leicestershire figures pool parents at the Leicestershire 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
71% — 8 points above the Leicestershire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 146 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 22nd highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 15th lowest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 38th lowest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 34th lowest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.24% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 80% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.3 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 16th highest of 38 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 73% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.1 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 36 state primary schools in Loughborough. Higher than 71% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 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
- Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Beacon 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mountfields Lodge School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairfield Prep School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Holywell Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Loughborough CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cobden Primary School and Community Centre 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Booth Wood Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2012, before conversion) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Outwoods Edge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Outwoods Edge Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 27 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Outwoods Edge Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Outwoods Edge Primary School?
85% of the 74 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Outwoods Edge Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Outwoods Edge Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 42 families put Outwoods Edge Primary School as their first choice for 45 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 42 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 139038.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.