Packington Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Mill Street Packington Ashby-de-la-Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1WL |
| Phone | 01530412425 |
| Reference Number | 120151 |
Packington Church of England Primary School continues to demonstrate good performance across various domains. The school is characterized by high expectations, a safe and enjoyable environment for pupils, and a strong emphasis on reading from an early age. Pupils show respect for their peers and teachers, participate actively in leadership roles, and benefit from a wide range of extracurricular activities. Parental feedback reflects a strong appreciation for the school's supportive atmosphere and commitment to student wellbeing. However, the school faces challenges in ensuring that assessment methods are consistently effective across all subjects, particularly in foundation subjects where some work may not be sufficiently challenging. Although pupils generally achieve well, especially in reading and mathematics, there is an identified need to deepen their understanding and skills in certain areas, especially as they relate to the progression of knowledge in foundation subjects. This inspection marks the first ungraded review since the school was last judged to be good in 2019.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 88 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.73%
Girls: 52.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 3 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| 4 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 6 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.9% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 20 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils
- Pupils feel safe and enjoy attending school
- Strong emphasis on early reading skills and phonics
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Engagement in extracurricular activities and visits
- Well-structured subject curriculums
- Positive relationships and respect among pupils and staff
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment practices in foundation subjects
- Lack of sufficient challenge in some subjects
- Opportunity for pupils to deepen their understanding and skills not fully utilized
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 29% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.3 | ||
| Writing | -4.2 | ||
| Maths | -4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ashby Willesley Primary School
Packington Nook Lane, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2QG |
0.89 miles |
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Ashby Hill Top Primary School
Beaumont Avenue, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2NF |
1.4 miles |
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School
Burton Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2LL |
1.49 miles |
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Woodcote Primary School
Willowbrook Close, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1JX |
1.83 miles |
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Ashby Hastings Primary School
School Lane, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 2AX |
1.84 miles |
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St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Bosworth Road, Measham, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7LQ |
2.05 miles |
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Measham Church of England Primary School
Bosworth Road, Measham, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7LG |
2.12 miles |
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Donisthorpe Primary School
Ashby Road, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7QF |
2.22 miles |
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Oakthorpe Primary School
School Street, Oakthorpe, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7RE |
2.31 miles |
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Moira Primary School
Blackfordby Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6EX |
2.51 miles |
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Woodstone Community Primary School
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2.74 miles |
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Viscount Beaumont's Church of England Primary School
Ashby Road, Coleorton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8FD |
2.77 miles |
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Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Off Main Street, Blackfordby, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8AB |
2.92 miles |
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Heather Primary School
Main Street, Heather, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2QP |
2.99 miles |
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Snarestone Church of England School
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3.32 miles |
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Newton Burgoland Primary School
School Lane, Newton Burgoland, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2SL |
3.51 miles |
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Swannington Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Swannington, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8QJ |
3.59 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville
Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LB |
3.63 miles |
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Newbold Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Newbold Coleorton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8PF |
3.69 miles |
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Overseal Primary School
Woodville Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6LU |
3.78 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Castleview School
9a & 10a Waterloo House, North Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HS |
1.48 miles |
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Ashby School
Nottingham Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DT |
1.5 miles |
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Ivanhoe School
North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX |
1.58 miles |
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Ibstock School
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3.88 miles |
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The Newbridge School
Forest Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3SJ |
4.37 miles |
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Granville Academy
Burton Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7JR |
4.43 miles |