Buckminster Primary School

About Buckminster Primary School

Buckminster Primary School sits below the Leicestershire average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with the local authority average at 62% meeting the expected standard, though the school’s own data does not provide a specific KS2 figure for direct comparison. More notably, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023 rated it as Requires Improvement overall, a step up from its previous Inadequate rating in January 2023. This improvement is significant, as the school moved from an overall effectiveness score of 4 (Inadequate) to 3 (Requires Improvement). Behaviour and attitudes were judged Good, which is a clear strength, while leadership and management, quality of education, and early years provision all sit at Requires Improvement. With only 46 pupils against a capacity of 105, the school is well below its potential roll, and 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average for primary schools.

Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted report highlights that the quality of education requires improvement, with a score of 3 out of 4. The early years provision also requires improvement, though it was previously rated as Good (score 2) in the January 2023 inspection, indicating some slippage. Personal development is rated Requires Improvement, but behaviour and attitudes remain a bright spot at Good. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary school for ages 3 to 11, and no specific Progress 8 or KS2 SATs scores are available in the data. Compared to the Leicestershire average of 62% for KS2, the school’s lack of published results makes it difficult to gauge academic performance against local peers, but the Ofsted trajectory suggests recent improvements are underway.

Buckminster Primary School offers a range of facilities including a library, sports hall, art studios, gymnasium, and even a chapel, which is unusual for a state primary. Sports provision covers athletics, football, tennis, and cricket, while clubs include eco club, drama, science club, and film club. The school has a strong SEND focus, with provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health, speech and language communication, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. For the 2025/26 admissions, the school was oversubscribed with 5 applications for 4 places, and all 4 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.25. This small, rural primary with nursery provision will suit families seeking a close-knit setting with good behaviour standards and a broad range of activities, though those prioritising strong academic outcomes may want to monitor the school’s progress following its recent Ofsted improvement.

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