Launde Primary School, Leicestershire
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Launde Primary School excels at teaching the key foundations of learning, with children making strong progress in reading, writing and mathematics from early years onwards. The school creates a welcoming, calm environment where children are eager to learn, behave exceptionally well and treat each other with kindness and respect. Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils and provide tailored support to help every child succeed, including those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Attainment in reading, writing and mathematics is above national averages by the end of key stage 2, including for disadvantaged pupils
- Pupils' behaviour is excellent with a calm and orderly school environment where respect and kindness are demonstrated consistently
- Phonics teaching is effective and the school quickly addresses gaps in pupils' learning
- Attendance rates have improved significantly and are now above average
- Leaders and staff are ambitious and committed to continued improvement, supported by extensive professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not learn in as much depth as they could in subjects beyond English and mathematics
- Work produced in some areas lacks expected quality in writing and presentation
- Evaluation of support for pupils with special educational needs lacks rigour, limiting fine-tuning of provision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders and governors fulfil their responsibilities effectively and have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, singing, drama clubs, local and further afield trips, residential visits, religious building visits, workshops and visitor sessions
Launde Primary School has made rapid improvements since its last inspection and is delivering education to an expected standard. The school has a strong focus on the key foundations of learning and maintains a calm, orderly environment where pupils conduct themselves very well.
At a Glance
16.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 91%. Maths has remained stable at around 92%. Writing has remained stable at around 92%.
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
28.6
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
19
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
600 pupils
630 capacity
30 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leicestershire
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Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,747
Applications
6,780
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.53809%
Overall absence
14.73684%
Persistent absence
570
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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