Newbold Church of England Primary School
40%
Capacity
28
Pupils
4.3x
Demand
About Newbold Church of England Primary School
Newbold Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North West Leicestershire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 28 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (40% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated Newbold Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sherryll Hitchman, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9501st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 41 in North West Leicestershire.
Newbold Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 13 applications for 3 places, making it 4.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Newbold Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Gardening, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North West Leicestershire, Newbold 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 | School Lane, Coalville, North West Leicestershire, LE67 8PF |
| Headteacher | Sherryll Hitchman |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 28 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.7% |
| School Capacity | 28 / 70 (40% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9501st of 13,686
Nationally
894th of 1,353
In East Midlands
27th of 41
In North West Leicestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
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
2025/26Oversubscribed3
13
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (15% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Coalville
North West Leicestershire, LE67 8PF
Journey to School
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