Thurlaston Church of England Primary School, Leicester
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Leicester. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 59th-highest of the 138 schools in Leicester with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- 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
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School in detail
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care until 5:30pm.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Thurlaston Church of England 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 rose from 70% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Thurlaston Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Thurlaston Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 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 Thurlaston Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Thurlaston Church of England Primary School are Huncote Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); The Pastures Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 98% reading, 98% maths); Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy (2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); and Red Hill Field Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 88% reading, 79% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Thurlaston Church of England Primary School.
Huncote Primary SchoolThe Pastures Primary SchoolSaint Peters Catholic Voluntary AcademyRed Hill Field Primary School
Who goes there
3.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 8 pupils (10.3%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Narborough Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tyers Close (opposite), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Thurlaston Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 13 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 June 2013 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
3.8%
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 improved from 70% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 80% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
16.5
Avg class size
12.0
Infant (KS1)
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Thurlaston Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Thurlaston Church of England Primary School.
- Gems HubAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Thurlaston Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Thurlaston 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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 Thurlaston Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
84 pupils
102 places
18 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leicester
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
8
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
10.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
78
Total Pupils
25
Boys
53
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
11.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,820
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,512
Per pupil
£610k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
12.3%
Persistent absence
81
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Thurlaston Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Thurlaston Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Thurlaston Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Thurlaston 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 Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 102 places.
How big are the classes at Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Thurlaston Church of England Primary School average 16.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School has around 78 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Thurlaston Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 12.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Thurlaston 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 Thurlaston Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Gems Hub (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 Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is at Desford Road, Thurlaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 7TE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)