Rothley Church of England Primary School
129%
Capacity
541
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Rothley Church of England Primary School
Rothley Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Charnwood community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 541 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (129% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Rothley Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Barrs, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1356th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 45 in Charnwood.
Rothley Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 190 applications for 88 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 100 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rothley Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Athletics, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Charnwood, Rothley 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 | Burrow Drive, Leicester, Charnwood, LE7 7RZ |
| Headteacher | Kate Barrs |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 541 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.2% |
| School Capacity | 541 / 420 (129% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1356th of 13,686
Nationally
110th of 1,353
In East Midlands
3rd of 45
In Charnwood
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
92%
'23/24
81%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
190
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
100 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rothley Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Burrow Drive, Leicester
Charnwood, LE7 7RZ
Journey to School
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