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Oakthorpe Primary School

North West Leicestershire, DE12 7REPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1637 of 13,686 nationally

About Oakthorpe Primary School

Oakthorpe Primary School punches well above the local average in key stage 2 outcomes, making it a standout choice in North West Leicestershire. While the local authority average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 62%, Oakthorpe achieves 80% — a significant 18-point gap. This performance places the school 4th out of 41 primary schools in the borough, comfortably inside the top 10% regionally and nationally. The school is also oversubscribed: for 2025/26, it received 32 applications for just 7 places, with all first-preference families offered a spot. That ratio of over four applicants per place tells you local parents see something special here. The school is rated Good by Ofsted, a grade it has held consistently across both its graded inspection in 2019 and its most recent ungraded inspection in December 2024, where inspectors confirmed standards were maintained.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Street, Swadlincote, North West Leicestershire, DE12 7RE
HeadteacherRachel Culpan
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils81
Free School Meals (FSM)25.9%
School Capacity81 / 105 (77% full)

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSports HallDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceFootballAthleticsCross CountryNetballRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChoirFilm ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakthorpe Primary School

Oakthorpe 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.