Thorpe Acre Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Alan Moss Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 4SQ |
| Reference Number | 119958 |
Thorpe Acre Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school has successfully revised its curriculum, demonstrating ambition for providing high-quality education. Pupils enjoy a supportive environment, and their engagement with learning is evident through their pride in the school and understanding of its core values. Additionally, the strong provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is noteworthy, as parents express satisfaction with the support their children receive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 137 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.82%
Girls: 48.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 17 | 49 |
| 2 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.1% |
| White, Other | 8% |
| Indian | 5.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| Asian, Other | 4.4% |
| African | 3.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 24 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud of their school and enjoy learning.
- The school environment is calm, happy, and well-maintained.
- High expectations for behaviour are set and met by pupils.
- Reading is prioritized with effective phonics instruction.
- The curriculum has been thoroughly revised and implemented effectively.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring inclusivity.
- Effective personal development programs and value teaching.
Areas for Improvement
- The revised curriculum for science and foundation subjects is in the early stages of implementation and lacks a clear view of its effectiveness.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Thorpe Acre Junior School
Alan Moss Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ |
0.08 miles |
|
Booth Wood Academy
Old Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4PG |
0.44 miles |
|
Robert Bakewell Primary School
Barsby Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5UJ |
0.72 miles |
|
Loughborough Church of England Primary School
William Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3BY |
0.81 miles |
|
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
Hastings Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5AX |
0.87 miles |
|
Stonebow Primary School Loughborough
Stonebow Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4ZH |
0.94 miles |
|
Mountfields Lodge School
Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3GE |
0.94 miles |
|
Holywell Primary School
Berkeley Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3SJ |
1.05 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Beacon Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2BG |
1.18 miles |
|
Rendell Primary School
Rendell Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1LL |
1.42 miles |
|
Fairfield Prep School
|
1.47 miles |
|
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre
Cobden Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1AF |
1.47 miles |
|
Lift Beacon
Woodthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2NF |
1.68 miles |
|
Outwoods Edge Primary School
21 Redwood Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2LD |
1.84 miles |
|
Hathern Church of England Primary School
Pasture Lane, Hathern, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5LJ |
1.88 miles |
|
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Forest Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DA |
2.06 miles |
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Newcroft Primary Academy
Trueway Drive, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DU |
2.11 miles |
|
Normanton-On-Soar Primary School
Main Street, Normanton-on-Soar, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5HB |
2.22 miles |
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Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire
Britannia Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9AE |
2.39 miles |
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Oxley Primary School Shepshed
Thorpe Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9LU |
2.73 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ |
0.07 miles |
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Charnwood College
Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ |
0.17 miles |
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Loughborough College
Radmoor Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3BT |
0.7 miles |
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Ashmount School
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0.81 miles |
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Hardwick House School
190 Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3HU |
0.96 miles |
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0.98 miles |
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Limehurst Academy
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1.21 miles |
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ASPIRE: Lifeskills
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1.23 miles |
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Loughborough High School
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1.43 miles |
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Loughborough Grammar School
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1.5 miles |
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Woodbrook Vale School
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1.74 miles |
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Nanpantan Hall Nurture Centre
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1.92 miles |
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Iveshead School
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1.97 miles |
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Bowman Academy
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2.09 miles |
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Woodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre
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2.52 miles |
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Rawlins
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3.27 miles |
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Humphrey Perkins School
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3.68 miles |
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Maplewell Hall School
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4.01 miles |
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Quorn Hall School
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4.11 miles |
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The Castle Rock School
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4.76 miles |