Tugby Church of England Primary School, Leicester
Tugby Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Leicester, part of Rise Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 138 schools in Leicester with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. It was 41% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Tugby Church of England Primary School in detail
Tugby Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a small friendly school, with lots going on. Please feel free to contact the school directly with any queries you may have or to arrange a visit."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Tugby Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 75% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Tugby Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Tugby Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 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 Tugby Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Tugby Church of England Primary School are Billesdon Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Requires improvement, 56% reading, 67% maths); Hallaton Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles, Requires improvement, 60% reading, 87% maths); and Church Langton Church of England Primary School (5.2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 82% maths).
Tugby Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Billesdon Church of England Primary SchoolHallaton Church of England Primary SchoolChurch Langton Church of England Primary School
The trust
Tugby Church of England Primary School is one of 26 schools run by Rise Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Tugby Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (92%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 9 pupils (18%) received SEN support and 1 (2%) 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
Tugby Church of England Primary School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Tugby Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wood Lane (adjacent), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
Tugby Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from January 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a warm, family-like environment where every child feels valued and supported. Teachers use creative teaching methods - from reading breakfasts with parents to using movement to teach angles - making learning exciting and memorable. The school's small size is no barrier to ambition, with all pupils accessing extra-curricular activities and receiving tailored support to help them succeed.
Key Strengths
- Strong curriculum design with careful planning across all year groups and logical progression of learning
- Excellent focus on reading with trained staff and tailored support from Reception onwards
- High-quality mathematics teaching using practical activities and small-step progression
- Exceptional behaviour and character development throughout the school
- Comprehensive support for pupils with SEND, with early identification and parental confidence
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' understanding of British values needs to be deeper and more age-appropriate - the school should develop discussions to help all pupils understand why these values matter in modern Britain
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
sporting events, educational visits, sports leaders roles, library monitor roles, author visits, reading breakfasts with parents
Tugby Church of England Primary School has maintained its good standards with effective leadership and a well-planned curriculum. Pupils are polite, happy, and safe, with exceptional behaviour and strong achievement across all subjects.
At a Glance
12.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 88% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
16.7
Avg class size
20.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Tugby Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Tugby Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Tugby 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
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 Tugby Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
41%
Available places
43 pupils
105 places
62 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(3)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
20.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
50
Total Pupils
19
Boys
31
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
16.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,021
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,241
Per pupil
£403k
Total funding
£5k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
9.1%
Persistent absence
44
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Tugby Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Tugby Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Tugby Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Tugby Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tugby Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Tugby Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Tugby 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 Tugby Church of England Primary School?
Tugby Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 41% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Tugby Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Tugby Church of England Primary School average 16.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Tugby Church of England Primary School?
Tugby Church of England Primary School has around 50 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Tugby Church of England Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Tugby Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 9.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Tugby Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Tugby 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.
How many road collisions happen near Tugby Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Tugby Church of England Primary School?
Tugby Church of England Primary School is at Main Street, Tugby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9WD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)