Loughborough Church of England Primary School, Loughborough

In its own words: "Loughborough C of E is a one form entry primary school with a reputation for being a warm, welcoming community, with a definite 'family atmosphere'. As a church school, we have close links with the local community and the churches of Emmanuel and All Saints, and we are proud of our strong Christian ethos."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We're delighted to share a warm welcome from our Headteacher, Nicola Ferey. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Loughborough Church of England Primary School - a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 6:20pm.

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Loughborough Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 75% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Loughborough Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Loughborough Church of England Primary School are Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough (0.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 67% maths); Mountfields Lodge School (0.4 miles, Good, 66% reading, 63% maths); Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 86% maths); and Cobden Primary School & Community Centre (0.7 miles, Good, 57% reading, 61% maths).

Loughborough Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Loughborough Church of England Primary School is one of 26 schools run by Rise Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

In 2026, 31 pupils (20.7%) received SEN support and 3 (2%) 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.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Loughborough Central (Great Central Railway), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sense College (outside), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 480 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Loughborough Church of England Primary School issued 15 suspensions, 8.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Loughborough Church of England Primary School are Limehurst Academy (0.6 miles), De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire (0.8 miles), Charnwood College (1 mile) and Woodbrook Vale School (1.4 miles).