Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School, Markfield

In its own words: "A School where every child is known, every child belongs and every child thrives. At Stanton Under Bardon, we are a caring village school where every child is known, valued and feels that they belong. Through strong relationships, high expectations and meaningful learning experiences, we nurture kind hearts, curious minds and confident young people who believe in themselves."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a real privilege to welcome you to Stanton under Bardon Primary School. Stanton is a small, caring village school where relationships truly matter. Our size enables us to know every child as an individual: to recognise their strengths, understand their needs and celebrate the unique contribution they make to our school family."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £4.20 per session.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 84% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School are Mercenfeld Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths); Thornton Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Greenstone Primary School (1.9 miles); and Ellistown Community Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 90% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School.

15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School (as of September 2025): 60% would recommend the school, 87% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (87%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).

2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 20 pupils (21.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 autism.

Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (adjacent), 20 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).

In 2024/25, Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.