Thringstone Primary School, Coalville

In its own words: "At Thringstone, we are a school community that works together with confidence and enjoyment to achieve every child’s potential. We are proud to be at the heart of our community, serving the children and families of Thringstone and the surrounding area."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Thank you for taking the time to find out more about Thringstone Primary School. Choosing the right primary school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. Every parent wants the same thing. They want their child to come home happy, safe and making progress."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cricket, coding and STEM.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £5.00 per session.

In 2025, 54% of Year 6 pupils at Thringstone 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 76% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Thringstone Primary School as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 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 Thringstone Primary School are Griffydam Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 64% reading, 86% maths); Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School (1 mile, Good, 69% reading, 78% maths); Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); and New Swannington Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 57% reading, 75% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Thringstone Primary School.

4.6% 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 Black (6%).

Thringstone Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 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 Thringstone Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Melrose Road (opposite), 300 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 29 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).

In 2024/25, Thringstone Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 4.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.