Thrussington Church of England Primary School
82%
Capacity
86
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Thrussington Church of England Primary School
Thrussington Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Charnwood community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 86 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Thrussington Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melanie Wrightam, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13410th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 45 in Charnwood.
Thrussington Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 15 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thrussington Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Gardening, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Charnwood, Thrussington 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hoby Road, Leicester, Charnwood, LE7 4TH |
| Headteacher | Melanie Wrightam |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 86 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.5% |
| School Capacity | 86 / 105 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (27%)
13410th of 13,686
Nationally
1319th of 1,353
In East Midlands
45th of 45
In Charnwood
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
27%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
0%
'23/24
27%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
54
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Thrussington Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Hoby Road, Leicester
Charnwood, LE7 4TH
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