Belton Church of England Primary School

About Belton Church of England Primary School

Belton Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in North West Leicestershire that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 27 applications for just 9 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1. Eight of those applications were first-preference choices, and eight first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put Belton as their top choice secured a place. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher Joanna Scott. With 78 pupils on a capacity of 105, there is some room to grow, but the high demand suggests a strong local reputation. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools.

Academically, Belton's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains a Good school, a rating it has held consistently since at least 2009. However, the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results paint a mixed picture. Only 29% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Leicestershire local authority average of 62%. This places Belton at the bottom of the 41 schools in North West Leicestershire on this measure, and in the bottom 3% nationally. Looking at individual subjects, reading was the strongest area, with 71% reaching the expected standard and 18% achieving a higher score. Maths was weaker, with 47% at the expected level and just 6% at the higher level. Writing saw 59% meet the expected standard, but no pupils reached the higher standard.

The school offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, sensory room, chapel, art studios and music rooms. Sports provision includes swimming, athletics, dance and cross country, while clubs cover choir, drama and art club. SEND support is available for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and for speech, language and communication needs. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Newcroft Primary Academy, 3.8 km away. Belton is best suited to families who value a small, church-affiliated village school with strong community demand and a broad enrichment offer, but who are comfortable with academic outcomes that fall significantly below the local average. The school's size means children are likely to be well-known to staff, and the Forest School and sensory room suggest a focus on outdoor learning and wellbeing.

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