Newcroft Primary Academy, Loughborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Newcroft Primary Academy is an outstanding school where children genuinely love learning and coming to school each day. Teachers use carefully planned, step-by-step learning to help all pupils - including those with additional needs - develop a deep understanding of important knowledge. The school also creates wonderful opportunities for character development and enrichment, with pupils feeling proud and supported to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Reading is at the heart of the school with systematic phonics teaching and tailored programmes that develop pupils' passion for reading
- Extremely well-designed and consistently implemented curriculum that builds deep understanding of important knowledge over time
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes, with pupils displaying kindness, respect and exemplary conduct
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils to help them achieve exceptionally well
- Extensive provision for personal development that promotes tolerance, respect and character development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong safeguarding culture and systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Football club, construction club, music club, hockey club, residential trip to London, career ambassador sessions, mental health ambassador support
Newcroft Primary Academy is an outstanding school where pupils thrive and feel happy and safe. The school provides exceptional education with a strong focus on reading, well-designed curriculum, and outstanding behaviour and personal development.
At a Glance
12.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
93 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 85% to 93%. Maths has improved from 87% to 95%. Writing has improved from 76% to 90%.
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
442 pupils
420 capacity
22 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Loughborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Loughborough
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
2.97726%
Overall absence
3.47826%
Persistent absence
345
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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