Wymeswold Church of England Primary School
74%
Capacity
115
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Wymeswold Church of England Primary School
Wymeswold Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Charnwood community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 115 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Wymeswold Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jan Scallon, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1391st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 45 in Charnwood.
Wymeswold Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 10 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wymeswold Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Athletics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Drama, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Charnwood, Wymeswold 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 | Brook Street, Wymeswold, Loughborough, Charnwood, LE12 6TU |
| Headteacher | Jan Scallon |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 115 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.6% |
| School Capacity | 115 / 156 (74% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1391st of 13,686
Nationally
112th of 1,353
In East Midlands
4th of 45
In Charnwood
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
81%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brook Street, Wymeswold, Loughborough
Charnwood, LE12 6TU
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