Barley Croft Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Malham Close, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 0UTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Barley Croft Primary School is a primary school in Leicester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. It ranks 124th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 May 2019, report published 19 May 2019

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 December 2024

The pupils at Barley Croft Primary are happy and friendly. They enjoy coming to school. They get along well together. Many come from different cultures. Many speak English as an additional language. One comment typical of many pupils was, 'The school brings us together as one big community.' The pupils appreciate all the school does to help them. There are always adults close by to help. Pupils know the adults will listen to their concerns and help them. This makes them feel safe. Pupils enjoy the numerous clubs the school offers. They can take part in golf and dance clubs. One club inspires them to think about what university life would be like. It raises their aspirations. Pupils know the school's values and the 'learning powers'. These include 'Thinkasaurus' to remind pupils to be reflective. Also, 'Responsadon' reminds them to be responsible. Pupils know these values are important life skills. Pupils behave well in lessons. They enjoy learning about different topics. The school is ambitious for its pupils and the pupils know this. As a result, the majority of pupils make strong progress across the curriculum.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

47 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths49%

49%, 13 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

324 pupils on roll, with places for 330

Eligible for free school meals45.4%

45.4%, 18.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language59.9%

59.9%, 38.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.5%

18.5%, 3.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.5%

6.5%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Barley Croft Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Buswells Lodge Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Not published
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	55% met the expected standard
Woodstock Primary Academy	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	52% met the expected standard
Wolsey House Primary School	0.8 miles	Report card: Expected standard	51% met the expected standard
Stokes Wood Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Dulieu
Phone: 01162359008
Website: barleycroft.leicester.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Malham Close, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 0UT
Local authority: Leicester
URN: 120050

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.