Sherrier Church of England Primary School, Lutterworth
Sherrier Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Lutterworth, part of Embrace Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 10 schools in Lutterworth with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- 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
Sherrier Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Sherrier Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (89% in reading, 84% in maths).
Getting a place at Sherrier Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Sherrier Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 99 named it as one of their preferences, for 46 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 Sherrier Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sherrier Church of England Primary School are John Wycliffe Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 62% reading, 68% maths); St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bitteswell (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 67% maths); Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); and Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 71% reading, 86% maths).
Sherrier Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
John Wycliffe Primary SchoolSt Mary's Church of England Primary School, BitteswellGilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary SchoolUllesthorpe Church of England Primary School
The trust
Sherrier Church of England Primary School is one of 10 schools run by Embrace Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 60 pupils (14.5%) received SEN support and 6 (1.4%) 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
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Sherrier Church of England Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is New Street (opposite), 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Sherrier Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Sherrier Church of England Primary School are Lutterworth College (0.2 miles) and Lutterworth High School (0.6 miles).
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from November 2016, 9 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 November 2016 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
10.4%
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 remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 84% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 56% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
30.4
KS2
13
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Sherrier Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sherrier Church of England Primary School.
- Lutterworth - TayPlay Holiday Camp330m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sherrier Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sherrier 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)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
5 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
Your chances of a place at Sherrier Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
410 pupils
420 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Lutterworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Lutterworth
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(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
60
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
15.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
414
Total Pupils
216
Boys
198
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
19.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,205
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2224k
Total funding
£67k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
5.0%
Persistent absence
359
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
Sherrier Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Sherrier Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Sherrier Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Sherrier Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Sherrier Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sherrier Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sherrier Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Sherrier 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 Sherrier Church of England Primary School?
Sherrier Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Sherrier Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Sherrier Church of England Primary School average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Sherrier Church of England Primary School?
Sherrier Church of England Primary School has around 414 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sherrier Church of England Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Sherrier Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sherrier Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Sherrier 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.
Does Sherrier Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Sherrier Church of England Primary School: Lutterworth - TayPlay Holiday Camp (330m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Sherrier Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 5 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 Sherrier Church of England Primary School?
Sherrier Church of England Primary School is at Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4EX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)