Thurlaston Church of England Primary School
84%
Capacity
86
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Thurlaston Church of England Primary School
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Blaby community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 86 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 102 places).
Ofsted has rated Thurlaston Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gavin Beetham, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4085th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 25 in Blaby.
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 12 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thurlaston Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Library, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Athletics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blaby, Thurlaston 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 | Desford Road, Leicester, Blaby, LE9 7TE |
| Headteacher | Gavin Beetham |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 86 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.8% |
| School Capacity | 86 / 102 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4085th of 13,686
Nationally
364th of 1,353
In East Midlands
9th of 25
In Blaby
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
70%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
43
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
12 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 Thurlaston Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Desford Road, Leicester
Blaby, LE9 7TE
Journey to School
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