Moira Primary School

About Moira Primary School

Moira Primary School sits in the middle of the pack in North West Leicestershire, with 63% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 in 2023/24. That is almost exactly in line with the local authority average of 62%, so families can expect a solid, unflashy academic experience. The school ranks 14th out of 41 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the top half locally. What stands out more is the reading performance: 88% of pupils hit the expected standard in reading, and 42% reached the higher standard — a notably strong result that suggests the school puts a real emphasis on literacy. Maths is weaker by comparison, with 67% at the expected level and only 8% at the higher standard. The average reading score of 106 is decent, while the maths average of 101 is more middling. For a school with a relatively high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals (32.8%), these results are respectable and suggest the school is doing a good job for its community.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025 was a significant step up from its previous graded inspection in October 2022, when it was rated Requires Improvement. This time, inspectors judged every category as Good, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The early years provision also improved from Requires Improvement to Good. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 97% of respondents would recommend the school, and 79% strongly agreed that their child is happy there. On specific questions, 85% strongly agreed that their child can take part in clubs and activities, and 77% strongly agreed the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. The school’s SEND support received more mixed views — 70% strongly agreed it was adequate, but 10% disagreed and 10% strongly disagreed — so parents of children with additional needs may want to probe further.

Moira Primary is a small village school with 186 pupils against a capacity of 210, and it is clearly popular: for 2025/26 admissions, it received 47 applications for just 22 places, with all first-preference families offered a spot. The oversubscription ratio of 2.14 means competition is real, so applying early is wise. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, a sensory room, and a library, plus a chapel on site. Clubs range from drama and choir to science and eco club, and sports include athletics, netball, rounders and gymnastics. The school’s SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school that suits families who value a strong reading culture, a supportive community feel, and a setting where the headteacher, Vicky Santy, has clearly driven improvement. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Ashby Hill Top Primary School, 2.3 km away.

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