Croft Church of England Primary School
57%
Capacity
100
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Croft Church of England Primary School
Croft Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Blaby community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 100 pupils on roll, operating at 57% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Croft Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Wesley Green, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7369th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 25 in Blaby.
Croft Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 10 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 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 Croft Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Swimming, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blaby, Croft 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Brookes Avenue, Leicester, Blaby, LE9 3GJ |
| Headteacher | Wesley Green |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 100 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.0% |
| School Capacity | 100 / 175 (57% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7369th of 13,686
Nationally
672nd of 1,353
In East Midlands
17th of 25
In Blaby
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
61%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brookes Avenue, Leicester
Blaby, LE9 3GJ
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