St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, North Kilworth

About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, North Kilworth

If you're looking for a school where parents are overwhelmingly positive, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School in North Kilworth is a strong contender. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period up to September 2025, a remarkable 92% of the 37 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That level of satisfaction is backed up by the numbers: 97% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 95% felt their child is safe. The school is also clearly popular in the local community. For its 15 Reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 63 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.2 to one. Only 13 first-preference offers were made, so securing a place is competitive. While most feedback is glowing, a small minority of parents expressed concerns about how concerns are handled and behaviour, with around 8% disagreeing that behaviour is well managed.

Academically, St Andrew's performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Leicestershire local authority average of 62%. The school ranks 10th out of 32 primary schools in the Harborough district on this measure, placing it in the top third locally. Results are particularly strong in reading, where 90% of pupils reached the expected standard and 60% achieved a higher score. In maths, 80% met the expected standard and 40% achieved a higher score. The average scaled scores were 109 in reading and 108 in maths. The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2015, rated it Good overall, and an ungraded inspection in March 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained. Early years provision was also rated Good.

The school is a Church of England primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It currently has 100 pupils, just under its capacity of 105, and 14% are eligible for free school meals. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, a sensory room and a chapel. There is a broad range of clubs, from choir and drama to coding and eco club, and sports include football, cricket and gymnastics. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, and autistic spectrum disorder. However, the Parent View data on SEND support had no responses, so it's worth discussing this directly with the school. Given its popularity and strong academic results, this is a school that suits families who can secure a place and value a small, community-focused setting with a clear Church of England character.

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