Wilbarston Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address School Lane
Wilbarston
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 8QN
Phone 01536771252
Reference Number 140094

Wilbarston Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across various domains, with outstanding early years provision. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning, and the school's environment fosters safety and a sense of community. The recent staff changes have brought renewed ambition and a refined curriculum that has improved outcomes in key subjects like reading, mathematics, and writing. Nevertheless, there are concerns regarding the retention of knowledge in the wider curriculum, and not all parents fully support the school's vision for its future.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 56
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50%
Girls: 50%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 19.6%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 8.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 14
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 7
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 21

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 5 3 8
2 Unknown 2 2
3 2 7 9
4 5 5 10
5 9 5 14
6 3 6 9

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 76.8%
White, Other 5.4%
Mixed, Other 5.4%
Unclassified 3.6%
Indian 1.8%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 16 Jul 2024
Date Report
16 Jul 2024 School inspection:
07 Mar 2019 Short inspection
07 Jul 2015 Full inspection:
01 Sep 2013 Academy conversion letter
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
Previously as Wilbarston Church of England Primary School
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
25 Feb 2010 Full inspection:
25 Feb 2010 Full inspection:
11 Oct 2006 Full inspection:
11 Oct 2006 Full inspection:
30 Apr 2001 Full inspection
30 Apr 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • High levels of pupil enthusiasm and engagement in lessons
  • Very good behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning
  • Outstanding early years provision
  • Strong subject knowledge among teachers
  • Effective use of assessment in some subjects
  • Well-supported pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
  • Growing leadership opportunities for pupils
  • High-quality phonics teaching

Areas for Improvement

  • Some gaps in teachers' identification of pupils' prior knowledge
  • Limited enrichment opportunities for learning about the wider world
  • Inconsistent parent support for the school's vision

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 11%

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 106
Maths 107

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -0.9
Writing -5.9
Maths -1.7

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 8 2
Third Preference 2 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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