Barley Croft Primary School

About Barley Croft Primary School

Barley Croft Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 332 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 330 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Barley Croft Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Dulieu, it falls under Leicester local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11034th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 53rd out of 68 in Leicester.

Barley Croft Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 45 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Barley Croft Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, Barley Croft Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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