Saint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, Leicestershire
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Convent Drive Coalville Leicestershire LE67 3SF |
| Phone | 01530837747 |
| Reference Number | 138296 |
Saint Clare's Primary School has been rated as 'Good' overall in its recent inspection, following its previous grade of the same level. The school demonstrates notable strengths particularly in early years provision, which is considered outstanding. The school promotes a high level of expectations for pupil achievement across various subjects, including a strong emphasis on reading and phonics instruction. While the school fosters a positive and inclusive environment, there are areas identified for improvement related to teaching consistency in some subjects and identifying misconceptions in lessons more effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 197 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.16%
Girls: 55.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 20 | 11 | 31 |
| 4 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 48.2% |
| White, Other | 21.3% |
| African | 12.7% |
| Indian | 7.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 23 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Saint Clare's Catholic Primary School, Coalville, Leicestershire | |
| 23 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
| 19 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievement, especially for those with SEND.
- Outstanding early years provision with well-designed activities.
- Strong support for reading through consistent phonics teaching.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and ambition towards learning.
- Calm and friendly school environment promoting pupil well-being.
- Opportunities for pupils to hold positions of responsibility.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in how some subjects are taught.
- Misconceptions not always quickly identified in lessons.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | -0.1 | ||
| Maths | -2.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Belvoirdale Community Primary School
Scotlands Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3RD |
0.15 miles |
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Hugglescote Community Primary School
Ashburton Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2HA |
0.69 miles |
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Broom Leys School
Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DB |
0.8 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville
Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LB |
0.89 miles |
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New Swannington Primary School
Church Lane, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5DQ |
1.46 miles |
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Greenstone Primary School
Sence Valley Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1HQ |
1.46 miles |
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Ellistown Community Primary School
Whitehill Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1EN |
1.58 miles |
|
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5AT |
1.66 miles |
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Woodstone Community Primary School
Heather Lane, Ravenstone, Woodstone Community Primary School, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2AH |
1.7 miles |
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Warren Hills Community Primary School
Stamford Drive, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4TA |
1.7 miles |
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Swannington Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Swannington, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8QJ |
1.74 miles |
|
Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School
Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5AT |
1.78 miles |
|
Thringstone Primary School
Hensons Lane, Thringstone, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8LJ |
2.6 miles |
|
Ibstock Junior School
Melbourne Road, Melbourne Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NP |
2.63 miles |
|
St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock
Laud Close, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NL |
2.66 miles |
|
Viscount Beaumont's Church of England Primary School
Ashby Road, Coleorton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8FD |
2.79 miles |
|
Heather Primary School
Main Street, Heather, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2QP |
3.04 miles |
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Griffydam Primary School
Top Road, Griffydam, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8HU |
3.12 miles |
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Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School
Main Street, Stanton-under-Bardon, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9TQ |
3.16 miles |
|
Newbold Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Newbold Coleorton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8PF |
3.56 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Newbridge School
Forest Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3SJ |
0.2 miles |
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Forest Way School
Warren Hills Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4UU |
1.78 miles |
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The Castle Rock School
Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4BR |
1.79 miles |
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Ibstock School
Central Avenue, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NE |
2.57 miles |
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South Charnwood High School
Broad Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9TB |
3.82 miles |
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Ashby School
Nottingham Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DT |
4.54 miles |
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Oakwood Community School
Heath Road, Barlestone, Bagworth, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, CV13 0JD |
4.59 miles |
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Ivanhoe School
North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX |
4.78 miles |
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Castleview School
9a & 10a Waterloo House, North Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HS |
4.78 miles |
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Nanpantan Hall Nurture Centre
The Coach House, Nanpantan Road, Loughborough, LE11 3YF |
4.88 miles |
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Bowman Academy
Butthole Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9BN |
5 miles |