Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Main Street Swithland Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 8TQ |
| Phone | 01509890596 |
| Reference Number | 120163 |
Swithland St Leonard’s Church of England Primary School has performed well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all aspects of its operations during this inspection, which is the first since its last outstanding evaluation 16 years ago. The school has adapted its curriculum effectively for its mixed-age classes, ensuring that pupils build on their knowledge and are well-prepared for their learning. Students enjoy a nurturing environment where they feel safe and happy, and staff embody high expectations for all students, which fosters pride and educational engagement among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 78 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.26%
Girls: 39.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 1.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| 2 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.2% |
| White & Asian | 7.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| African | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 08 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High-quality curriculum that supports knowledge retention
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers leading to effective delivery
- Pupils develop a love of reading with a wide range of texts
- Support for pupils with SEND is well managed
- Pupils are proud and actively participate in school councils and roles
- Positive and safe environment contributing to student well-being
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, content is sometimes covered too quickly
- Resources in early years may not always support meaningful learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 100% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 38% |
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 | 113 | ||
| Maths | 113 |
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 | 3.8 | ||
| Writing | 2.2 | ||
| Maths | 4.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 53 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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