Cossington Church of England Primary School
97%
Capacity
102
Pupils
9.1x
Demand
About Cossington Church of England Primary School
Cossington Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Charnwood community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 102 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Cossington Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Yandell, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2128th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 45 in Charnwood.
Cossington Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 91 applications for 10 places, making it 9.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 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, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cossington Church of England Primary School include Forest School, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Football, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Science Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Charnwood, Cossington Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Main Street, LEICESTER, Charnwood, LE7 4UU |
| Headteacher | Matthew Yandell |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 102 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.8% |
| School Capacity | 102 / 105 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2128th of 13,686
Nationally
182nd of 1,353
In East Midlands
8th of 45
In Charnwood
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
77%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
91
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (10% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Main Street, LEICESTER
Charnwood, LE7 4UU
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