Buswells Lodge Primary School
104%
Capacity
394
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Buswells Lodge Primary School
Buswells Lodge Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 394 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 380 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Buswells Lodge Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Adrian Durrant, it falls under Leicester local authority.
Buswells Lodge Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 34 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Buswells Lodge Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Netball, Rounders, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Film Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, Buswells Lodge 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Beauville Drive, Leicester, Leicester, LE4 0PT |
| Headteacher | Adrian Durrant |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 394 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.7% |
| School Capacity | 394 / 380 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2022. 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
50
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Beauville Drive, Leicester
Leicester, LE4 0PT
Beauville Drive, Leicester
Leicester, LE4 0PT
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