Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School, Loughborough
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Loughborough. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 34 schools in Loughborough with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2018)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School in detail
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision for the children at Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is represented by our Curriculum Drivers and School Values. Inspired - learning opportunities will encourage our children to look to figures from the past and present, learning from their experiences and feeling motivated to carve their own path."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School as their first choice and 102 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School are Wymeswold Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 79% reading, 68% maths); Seagrave Village Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); and Cobden Primary School & Community Centre (3 miles, Good, 57% reading, 61% maths).
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Wymeswold Church of England Primary SchoolBarrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary SchoolSeagrave Village Primary SchoolCobden Primary School & Community Centre
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (5%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Barrow upon Soar Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Loughborough Road (opposite), 340 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, burglary and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from November 2018, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Burton-on-the-Wolds has created a welcoming, inclusive community where every child feels they belong. The school excels at teaching reading through expert phonics instruction, and offers rich cultural experiences including residential visits and community involvement. Teachers provide excellent support for children's personal development and behaviour, helping them become confident, responsible learners.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching and vibrant reading culture with well-trained staff and strong progress monitoring
- Carefully planned, broad and balanced curriculum that helps pupils remember and apply new knowledge
- Exemplary personal development programme that prepares pupils for life in modern Britain
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs identified early and given necessary resources
- Positive behaviour expectations with gentle reminders and time for pupils to make good choices
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils not effectively supported to gain secure understanding of grammar for written work
- Need to ensure all pupils can transfer grammar skills to high-quality writing across all subjects
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and the school has created an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential visits, fossil digging in the playground, school garden responsibilities, Burton Ambassadors (leadership roles), community activities including plantation committee work, breakfast club
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is an integral part of the local community where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe and well cared for. The school is extremely ambitious for its pupils and provides a high-quality, relevant curriculum with a comprehensive personal development programme.
At a Glance
6.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 93% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 79% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.2
Avg class size
30.5
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
6
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is in Leicestershire; for families living there:
- Leicestershire's school travel policy: Mainstream School Transport for 5 to 16 year olds
- How to apply: Request for school transport on medical grounds form PDF, 359.48 KB Opens new window
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
196 pupils
196 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Loughborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Loughborough
Across Leicestershire council
Places available
8,574
Applications
6,827
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(10)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
15.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
213
Total Pupils
106
Boys
107
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
19.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,729
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,028
Per pupil
£1050k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
5.7%
Persistent absence
175
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School
What are SATs results like at Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School?
Of the pupils at Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2018, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School?
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School?
Classes at Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School average 31.2 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School?
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School has around 213 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School in 2024/25. 5.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School?
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is at Barrow Road, Burton-on-the-Wolds, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5TB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)