Wymeswold Church of England Primary School, Loughborough
Wymeswold Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Loughborough. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 20th-highest of the 34 schools in Loughborough with published results, and 7,353rd of 14,452 across England. It was 74% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- 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 26 Oct 2026
Wymeswold Church of England Primary School in detail
Wymeswold Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Wymeswold Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 94% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Wymeswold Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Wymeswold Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 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 Wymeswold Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wymeswold Church of England Primary School are Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School (1.8 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 82% maths); Willoughby Primary School (2.3 miles, Good); Costock CofE Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 91% reading, 64% maths); and Millside Spencer Academy (3.4 miles, 80% reading, 80% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Wymeswold Church of England Primary School.
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary SchoolWilloughby Primary SchoolCostock CofE Primary SchoolMillside Spencer Academy
Who goes there
12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 10 pupils (8.7%) received SEN support and 2 (1.7%) 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.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Wymeswold Church of England Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rectory Place (adjacent), 220 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wymeswold Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Wymeswold Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.9 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; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2018, 7 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's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils thoroughly enjoy coming to school. The school's vision, 'dream and believe, learn and achieve', reflects pupils' experience during their time at Wymeswold Primary School. They value highly the wide range of opportunities they have for their personal development. These range from the school residential experience to participating in litter picking, helping to develop a strong sense of the village community. Pupils build their independence and the ability to think for themselves during their time at this school. This begins in the early years where children begin to develop their talents and learn to work and play together, both indoors and out.
Pupils behave well. They listen attentively and produce high-quality work. Pupils know adults' expectations of them and are successful in meeting these. Rewards and sanctions are used fairly and consistently across the school. Pupils feel happy and well cared for. Bullying is rare and pupils know that adults will deal effectively with any worries they may have. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe, this includes learning about road safety, for example. This supports pupils when crossing the busy main road and visiting the local church.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school is ambitious for all its pupils. It has implemented a new curriculum in several subjects. Leaders have carefully considered the content of the curriculum to ensure that pupils develop an understanding of global issues as well as their locality. The 'French café' encompasses the use of language, character building and an understanding of locality and culture. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn the full breadth of the curriculum.
In the early years, children experience all areas of the curriculum through carefully planned activities. Staff provide a broad range of activities to develop children's vocabulary and communication. Clear routines are well established and followed diligently by children. Children listen carefully to adults. They gain a strong start to school life.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2018 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
12.2%
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 declined from 94% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 81% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 94% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Wymeswold 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
115 pupils
156 places
41 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Loughborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Loughborough
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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
10.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
115
Total Pupils
72
Boys
43
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
19.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,655
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,702
Per pupil
£717k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
12.0%
Persistent absence
108
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Wymeswold Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wymeswold Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wymeswold Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is Wymeswold Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wymeswold Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Wymeswold Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wymeswold 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 Wymeswold Church of England Primary School?
Wymeswold Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 74% of its 156 places.
How many pupils go to Wymeswold Church of England Primary School?
Wymeswold Church of England Primary School has around 115 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wymeswold Church of England Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Wymeswold Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 12% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wymeswold Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Wymeswold 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 Wymeswold 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 Wymeswold Church of England Primary School?
Wymeswold Church of England Primary School is at Brook Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6TU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)