Belton Church of England Primary School, Loughborough

In its own words: "By preparing all in our school community for fullness of life, reaching their potential, physically, mentally, and emotionally through an appreciation of their spiritual lives inspired by the values of Jesus Christ."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Belton Church of England Primary School is a happy place to be for all, children and staff; where all children are welcomed and included and are able to experience a well-rounded education, developing their potential - spiritual, moral, educational, physical and social."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am, from £5 per session.

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Belton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 55% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (71% in reading, 47% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 2 families put Belton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 17 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Belton Church of England Primary School are Oxley Primary School Shepshed (1.7 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths); Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire (1.9 miles, Good, 73% reading, 67% maths); Thringstone Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 54% reading, 71% maths); and St Botolph's Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 72% reading, 77% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Belton Church of England Primary School.

10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (92%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 7 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Belton Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Belton Church of England Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bromley Lane (opposite), 210 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).

In 2024/25, Belton Church of England Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 3.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.