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Snarestone Church of England School

North West Leicestershire, DE12 7DBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Mar 2020
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
#3,986
of 13,686 nationally

About Snarestone Church of England School

Snarestone Church of England School is a small primary that clearly appeals to local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 28 applications for just 8 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.5. All 8 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers show demand far outstrips supply. That level of competition is a strong signal of parent confidence, even though the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2020 rated it Requires Improvement overall. The inspection report itself was mixed: behaviour and attitudes, and personal development, were both graded Good, while quality of education, early years provision, and leadership and management were all rated Requires Improvement. With only 73 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, the school is not full, but the oversubscription suggests that for those who want a place, it is a highly sought-after choice.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMain Street, Swadlincote, North West Leicestershire, DE12 7DB
HeadteacherTim Jewitt
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils73
Free School Meals (FSM)17.8%
School Capacity73 / 105 (70% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Mar 2020
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallGymnasiumLibraryDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersTennisNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubChessChoirFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Snarestone Church of England School

Snarestone Church of England School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.