St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy
90%
Capacity
391
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Charnwood community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 391 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 435 places).
Ofsted has rated St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sophie Moss, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7088th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 45 in Charnwood.
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 99 applications for 44 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Rounders, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Charnwood, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy 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 | Upper Church Street, Leicester, Charnwood, LE7 1HR |
| Headteacher | Sophie Moss |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 391 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.4% |
| School Capacity | 391 / 435 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7088th of 13,686
Nationally
640th of 1,353
In East Midlands
28th of 45
In Charnwood
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
99
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy
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Contact Information
Upper Church Street, Leicester
Charnwood, LE7 1HR
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