Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School, Lutterworth
Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Lutterworth, part of Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 10 schools in Lutterworth with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 104% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School in detail
Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "As Head of School, it is my pleasure to warmly welcome you to Gilmorton Chandler Primary School."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, yoga, drama and guitar.
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 68% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School are Dunton Bassett Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bitteswell (2.5 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 67% maths); Sherrier Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 88% maths); and John Wycliffe Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 62% reading, 68% maths).
Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Dunton Bassett Primary SchoolSt Mary's Church of England Primary School, BitteswellSherrier Church of England Primary SchoolJohn Wycliffe Primary School
The trust
Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School is one of 9 schools run by Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
74 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 89% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).
Who goes there
5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 47 pupils (21.5%) received SEN support and 4 (1.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Turville Road (opposite), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
Gilmorton Chandler Church of England 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; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2020, 6 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
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a welcoming family environment where every child is valued as an individual. Teachers have high expectations and regularly revisit learning to help pupils remember what they have learned. The school prioritises teaching children to speak with confidence, which prepares them well for life beyond school.
Key Strengths
- Strong sense of belonging and community where pupils are known as individuals
- High expectations for pupil achievement that are met through well-structured curriculum with regular knowledge revisiting
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers
- Focus on oracy develops pupils' confidence to speak and share ideas
- Pupils enjoy attending school and take on meaningful leadership responsibilities
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not consistently identify and address pupils' misconceptions during learning, which means some pupils' misunderstandings may persist
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama clubs, chess, play leader roles, well-being ambassador positions, table tennis tournaments, collective worship with visiting speakers including Paralympians
Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. The school is known for its strong community spirit, high expectations for pupils, and focus on developing confident speakers and readers.
At a Glance
5.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
74 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 improved from 68% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 68% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.3
Avg class size
30.3
Infant (KS1)
32.0
KS2
7
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
1 unlawfully large infant class
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School.
- Smiles GilmortonAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Gilmorton Chandler Church of England 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)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
219 pupils
210 places
9 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Lutterworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Lutterworth
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
47
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
23.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
219
Total Pupils
121
Boys
98
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
19.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,253
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,966
Per pupil
£1158k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
4.7%
Persistent absence
190
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Gilmorton Chandler Church of England 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 Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School?
Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 104% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School average 31.3 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School?
Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School has around 219 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 4.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Gilmorton Chandler Church of England 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.
Does Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Smiles Gilmorton (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School?
Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School is at Church Lane, Gilmorton, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 5LU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)