Belvoirdale Community Primary School
91%
Capacity
319
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Belvoirdale Community Primary School
Belvoirdale Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North West Leicestershire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 319 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 350 places).
Ofsted has rated Belvoirdale Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard Dax, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11951st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 41 in North West Leicestershire.
Belvoirdale Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 118 applications for 43 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Belvoirdale Community Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North West Leicestershire, Belvoirdale Community 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Scotlands Road, Coalville, North West Leicestershire, LE67 3RD |
| Headteacher | Richard Dax |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 319 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.5% |
| School Capacity | 319 / 350 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11951st of 13,686
Nationally
1162nd of 1,353
In East Midlands
36th of 41
In North West Leicestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
29%
'23/24
44%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
118
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Scotlands Road, Coalville
North West Leicestershire, LE67 3RD
Journey to School
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