Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School
90%
Capacity
380
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School
Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North West Leicestershire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 380 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Noon, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6791st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 41 in North West Leicestershire.
Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 107 applications for 55 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Dance, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North West Leicestershire, Whitwick St John The Baptist 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Parsonwood Hill, Coalville, North West Leicestershire, LE67 5AT |
| Headteacher | Helen Noon |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 380 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.5% |
| School Capacity | 380 / 420 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6791st of 13,686
Nationally
613th of 1,353
In East Midlands
15th of 41
In North West Leicestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
63%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
107
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Parsonwood Hill, Coalville
North West Leicestershire, LE67 5AT
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