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Barwell Church of England Academy

Hinckley and Bosworth, LE9 8DSPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#5,670
of 13,686 nationally

About Barwell Church of England Academy

Barwell Church of England Academy is a junior school in Leicestershire, taking pupils from ages 7 to 11, and it sits within the Hinckley and Bosworth borough. In the local authority rankings for primary schools, it places 12th out of 29 schools, putting it comfortably in the top half of its immediate area. When you zoom out to the wider Leicestershire picture, it ranks 84th out of 231 primary schools of the same type. The top-performing peers in the LA include Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School, Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre, and Brocks Hill Primary School. Barwell is a Church of England academy, led by headteacher Victoria Newman, and it currently has 223 pupils on roll against a capacity of 300. The school has a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 30.9%, well above the national average, which adds useful context when looking at its academic results.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Street, Leicester, Hinckley and Bosworth, LE9 8DS
HeadteacherVictoria Newman
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils223
Free School Meals (FSM)30.9%
School Capacity223 / 300 (74% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomDining HallGymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersDanceFootballCricketSwimmingNetball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingArt ClubDramaBook ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barwell Church of England Academy

Barwell Church of England Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.