St Edward's Church of England Primary School
83%
Capacity
174
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Edward's Church of England Primary School
St Edward's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North West Leicestershire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 174 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Edward's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Lacey, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7337th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 41 in North West Leicestershire.
St Edward's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 23 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 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 St Edward's Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Cross Country, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North West Leicestershire, St Edward's 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 | Dovecote, Derby, North West Leicestershire, DE74 2LH |
| Headteacher | Rachel Lacey |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 174 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.7% |
| School Capacity | 174 / 210 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7337th of 13,686
Nationally
664th of 1,353
In East Midlands
17th of 41
In North West Leicestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
61%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Edward's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Dovecote, Derby
North West Leicestershire, DE74 2LH
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