Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School, Lutterworth

Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~2.0km)Possible (~2.8km)Unlikely (~3.7km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Jodie Allen
Pupils:99 / 105 capacity
LA:Leicestershire
Phone:01455209926
Address:Ashby Road, Ullesthorpe, Lutterworth, LE17 5DN
Trust:INSPIRING PRIMARIES ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 June 2017

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 7 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 10 February 2026View full report
URN:144114
UKPRN:10063927
Diocese:Diocese of Leicester
Constituency:South Leicestershire
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This is a warm, caring school where your child will be known extremely well by staff who genuinely care about their wellbeing and learning. The school excels at supporting children with additional needs through a thoughtfully adapted curriculum and strong partnerships with specialists. Pupils thrive in a kind, respectful community built on Christian values where they develop confidence and a real love of learning.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs - staff know every pupil well and put help in place quickly
  • Strong Christian values create a compassionate, inclusive community where pupils feel safe and respected
  • Excellent early reading teaching with above-average phonics screening results
  • Well-designed personal, social and health education curriculum that prepares pupils for later life
  • Ambitious, knowledge-focused curriculum adapted expertly for all learners

Areas for Improvement

  • A small number of pupils do not attend school as regularly as they should, though leaders are working to address barriers to attendance
  • Continuing focus needed on early writing skills to ensure all children gain confidence in this area

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, all legal requirements are met, and pupils feel safe with trusted adults.

Extracurricular Activities

Sports clubs, trips, residentials

Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School is a small, inclusive school with a strong Christian ethos where staff know pupils extremely well and provide excellent support, particularly for those with special educational needs and disabilities.

At a Glance

8.1%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-16ppMaths+13ppWriting+11pp

Reading has declined from 87% to 71%. Maths has improved from 73% to 86%. Writing has improved from 60% to 71%.

Class Sizes

23.5

Avg class size

23.5

Infant (KS1)

2

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

South Avenue (opp)
73m · 1 min walk
Allotments (opp)
658m · 11 min walk
Hillside (adj)
839m · 14 min walk
Garden Centre (opp)
1.1km · 19 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

94%

Near capacity

99 pupils

105 capacity

6 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Lutterworth

Medium pressure
New homes approved:731
Projected new pupils:183

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Lutterworth

Admissions Demand - Leicestershire

Low demand0.78x oversubscription

Places available

8,747

Applications

6,780

Got 1st preference

95.4%

Got preferred school

99.6%

Primary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)

Inspection History(4)

10 February 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
30 November 2021
6 June 2017

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.85323%

Overall absence

9.78261%

Persistent absence

92

Enrolments

Authorised4.17281%
Unauthorised0.68042%
Persistent (10%+)9.78261%
Severe (50%+)2.17391%

Absence trend

8.32103%
18/19
5.01214%
20/21
6.62735%
21/22
8.62049%
22/23
6.61078%
23/24
4.85323%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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