Mountfields Lodge School, Loughborough

Ofsted's report card from its 30 June 2026 inspection grades Mountfields Lodge School on 7 areas: 2 strong standard, 4 expected standard and 1 needs attention. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "High expectations and positive relationships help pupils attend often and behave well."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders have established a highly inclusive culture in which pupils' needs are identified quickly and supported effectively."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Securing strong foundations sits at the heart of the school's curriculum."

Early years - Expected standard. "Curiosity, communication and independence are central to children's experiences in the early years."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "A clear vision for improvement guides the work of leaders and governors."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Personal development is woven through daily life at the school, helping pupils thrive, both in and beyond the classroom."

Achievement - Needs attention. "Achievement is not consistently strong across all subjects and groups."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should strengthen the use of assessment and monitoring information so that teachers identify emerging gaps in pupils' learning promptly and adapt teaching effectively to improve achievement for all pupils"; "Leaders should strengthen pupils' understanding of the protected characteristics and British values so that pupils can discuss these concepts confidently and in depth".

In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Mountfields Lodge School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 70% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 48 families put Mountfields Lodge School as their first choice and 157 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 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 Mountfields Lodge School are Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 86% maths); Loughborough Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 92% reading, 83% maths); Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough (0.7 miles, Good, 71% reading, 67% maths); and Lift Beacon (0.8 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Mountfields Lodge School.

Mountfields Lodge School is one of 19 schools run by Bradgate Education Partnership, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 52 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 13 (2.8%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Loughborough Central (Great Central Railway), about 1 mile away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oaklands Avenue (opposite), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 356 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.

Mountfields Lodge School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Mountfields Lodge School are De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire (0.9 miles), Limehurst Academy (1 mile), Woodbrook Vale School (1 mile) and Charnwood College (1.1 miles).