Booth Wood Academy
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About Booth Wood Academy
Booth Wood Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Charnwood community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Heather Sharpe, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
Booth Wood Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 111 applications for 30 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Booth Wood Academy include ICT Suite, Library, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Art Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Charnwood, Booth Wood Academy 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 | Old Ashby Road, Loughborough, Charnwood, LE11 4PG |
| Headteacher | Heather Sharpe |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.7% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Dec 2012Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
111
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Old Ashby Road, Loughborough
Charnwood, LE11 4PG
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