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Thorpe Acre Infant School

Charnwood, LE11 4SQPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Thorpe Acre Infant School

Thorpe Acre Infant School in Charnwood is a state primary for children aged 4 to 7, and it is currently a popular choice among local families. The school has capacity for 150 pupils but currently enrols 137, leaving a small number of spare places. However, demand significantly outstrips supply: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 85 total applications for just 25 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.4 to one. Of those, 23 were first-preference applications, and 23 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put it first secured a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 27%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment. The school is mixed, has no religious character, and does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAlan Moss Road, Loughborough, Charnwood, LE11 4SQ
HeadteacherJo Beaumont
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils137
Free School Meals (FSM)27.0%
School Capacity137 / 150 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsLibrarySensory RoomDining HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisFootballDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubBook ClubDramaGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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Thorpe Acre Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.