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New Lubbesthorpe Primary School

Blaby, LE19 4BFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
97 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#9,948
of 13,686 nationally

About New Lubbesthorpe Primary School

New Lubbesthorpe Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 199 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.32. Of those applicants, 97 put the school as their first preference, and all 60 places went to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though it is worth noting that Ofsted does not publish a separate parent-view score for this school. The school is led by headteacher Natalie Hackett and sits in the Blaby borough of Leicestershire. It is a state primary for mixed genders, ages 4 to 11, with a capacity of 420 pupils and currently 399 on roll. Around 14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average for primary schools.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressTay Road, Lubbesthorpe, Leicester, Blaby, LE19 4BF
HeadteacherNatalie Hackett
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils399
Free School Meals (FSM)14.0%
School Capacity399 / 420 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
LibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsCricketTennisFootballRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessFilm ClubChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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New Lubbesthorpe 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.