Packington Church of England Primary School

About Packington Church of England Primary School

Packington Church of England Primary School stands out sharply against the Leicestershire local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 62%, Packington achieves 73% — a solid eleven-point lead. That places the school in the top 25% nationally and fifth out of 41 primary schools in North West Leicestershire, putting it well above the typical state primary in the area. With only 88 pupils on roll and a capacity of 105, this is a small village school that punches above its weight academically, particularly given that just 4.5% of its children qualify for free school meals, a figure well below the national average.

Digging into the detail of the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the school’s strength is consistent across subjects. In reading, 80% of pupils met the expected standard and 33% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 105. Writing matched that 80% expected rate, with 27% hitting the higher mark. Maths was even stronger: 87% of pupils achieved the expected standard, and the average scaled score of 106 is above the national benchmark of 100. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in June 2024, confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management, early years provision and overall effectiveness all rated Good — the same grade it has held since its previous graded inspection in 2019.

Packington is a Church of England primary that feels genuinely community-focused, with a Forest School, chapel, sensory room and music rooms on site. It offers a range of clubs including drama, choir, science club and coding, plus sports such as swimming, tennis and athletics. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, it received 47 applications for 16 places, with 15 first-preference offers made — a ratio of nearly three applicants per place. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health support. This is a school that suits families who value strong academic outcomes in a small, church-affiliated setting with a broad extracurricular offer, but who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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