Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School, Lutterworth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
99 pupils
105 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Lutterworth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Lutterworth
Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,747
Applications
6,780
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.85323%
Overall absence
9.78261%
Persistent absence
92
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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