Newbold Church of England Primary School, Coalville
Newbold Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Coalville. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 18 schools in Coalville with published results, and 6,426th of 13,912 across England. It was 40% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Newbold Church of England Primary School in detail
Newbold Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "If you are a new or prospective parent considering our school for your child, please make an appointment and I will be very pleased to show you around and answer any queries that you may have. I look forward to meeting you and your child. Newbold is a very special place for children to learn, achieve and develop."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2024, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Newbold Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leicestershire and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Newbold Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 2 families put Newbold Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 8 named it as one of their preferences, for 2 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Newbold Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Newbold Church of England Primary School are Griffydam Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 64% reading, 86% maths); Viscount Beaumont's Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 73% reading, 64% maths); Worthington School (1.2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 88% maths); and Thringstone Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 54% reading, 71% maths).
Griffydam Primary SchoolViscount Beaumont's Church of England Primary SchoolWorthington SchoolThringstone Primary School
Who goes there
10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (93%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 6 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 2 (6.7%) 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 specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Staffing
Newbold Church of England Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 7 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Newbold Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Lane (e bound), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
Newbold 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 school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from April 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
10.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
11.0
Avg class size
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Newbold Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Newbold 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)
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 Newbold Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
40%
Available places
28 pupils
70 places
42 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Coalville
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Coalville
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
26.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
30
Total Pupils
20
Boys
10
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
7.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,413
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£10,884
Per pupil
£325k
Total funding
£5k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
0.0%
Persistent absence
25
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Newbold Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Newbold Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Newbold Church of England Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Newbold Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newbold Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Newbold Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Newbold 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 Newbold Church of England Primary School?
Newbold Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 40% of its 70 places.
How big are the classes at Newbold Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Newbold Church of England Primary School average 11 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Newbold Church of England Primary School?
Newbold Church of England Primary School has around 30 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Newbold Church of England Primary School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Newbold Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 0% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Newbold Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Newbold 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.
How many road collisions happen near Newbold Church of England 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 Newbold Church of England Primary School?
Newbold Church of England Primary School is at School Lane, Newbold Coleorton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8PF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)