Robert Bakewell Primary School, Loughborough
Robert Bakewell Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Loughborough. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 34th-highest of the 34 schools in Loughborough with published results, and 13,779th of 14,452 across England. It was 76% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Robert Bakewell Primary School in detail
Robert Bakewell Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Learning is an embedded culture across the whole school, with every member on a lifelong journey. The staff are effectively encouraged and supported to excel, whilst maintaining a healthy work/life balance. The Robert Bakewell staff team regularly spend time reflecting upon practice and seeking innovative ways to improve further."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, hockey, tennis, badminton, choir, Lego and art.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 49% of Year 6 pupils at Robert Bakewell Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 56% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 67% in reading and 61% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Robert Bakewell Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Robert Bakewell Primary School as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 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 Robert Bakewell Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Robert Bakewell Primary School are Thorpe Acre Infant School (0.7 miles, Good); Thorpe Acre Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 71% maths); Stonebow Primary School Loughborough (0.8 miles, Good, 64% reading, 72% maths); and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough (0.9 miles, Good, 71% reading, 67% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Robert Bakewell Primary School.
Thorpe Acre Infant SchoolThorpe Acre Junior SchoolStonebow Primary School LoughboroughSaint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
Who goes there
34.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 56 pupils (18.2%) received SEN support and 20 (6.5%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ellaby Road (opposite), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 189 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Robert Bakewell Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Robert Bakewell Primary School are Charnwood College (0.8 miles), De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire (0.8 miles) and Limehurst Academy (1.1 miles).
Charnwood CollegeDe Lisle College Loughborough LeicestershireLimehurst Academy
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
34.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 67% to 49% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 61% to 56% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 72% to 47% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
17.5
Infant (KS1)
11
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Robert Bakewell Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Robert Bakewell Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Robert Bakewell 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)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
318 pupils
420 places
102 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Loughborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Loughborough
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
56
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
24.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
307
Total Pupils
152
Boys
155
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
20.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,612
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,441
Per pupil
£1990k
Total funding
£165k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
18.2%
Persistent absence
297
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Robert Bakewell Primary School
Questions parents ask about Robert Bakewell Primary School
What are SATs results like at Robert Bakewell Primary School?
Of the pupils at Robert Bakewell Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 49% reached the expected standard in reading and 56% did so in maths.
What is Robert Bakewell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Robert Bakewell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Robert Bakewell Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Robert Bakewell 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 Robert Bakewell Primary School?
Robert Bakewell Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 76% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Robert Bakewell Primary School?
Classes at Robert Bakewell Primary School average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Robert Bakewell Primary School?
Robert Bakewell Primary School has around 307 pupils on roll. 35% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Robert Bakewell Primary School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Robert Bakewell Primary School in 2024/25. 18.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Robert Bakewell Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Robert Bakewell 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 Robert Bakewell Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Robert Bakewell Primary School?
Robert Bakewell Primary School is at Barsby Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5UJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)