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Cosby Primary School

Blaby, LE9 1TEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 51 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2370 of 13,686 nationally

About Cosby Primary School

Cosby Primary School is a state primary in Blaby, Leicestershire, and it’s running at full capacity with 281 pupils against a school capacity of 280. That near-perfect occupancy is backed up by clear demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 103 applications for 51 places, making it oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 2.02. Of those applicants, 50 put Cosby as their first preference, and all 50 received an offer. The school’s intake reflects a broadly typical demographic for the area — 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national primary average of around 23% but sits within the range you’d expect for a village school in the East Midlands. The school has a nursery provision, taking children from age three, and is mixed gender with no religious character. It’s a community school that draws families from the local area, and the oversubscription figures suggest it’s a popular choice among parents in Blaby.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPortland Street, Leicester, Blaby, LE9 1TE
HeadteacherLorna Townsend
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils281
Free School Meals (FSM)14.9%
School Capacity281 / 280 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersDanceNetballFootballTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaFilm ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Cosby Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.