Billesdon Church of England Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Good

Gaulby Road, Billesdon, Leicester, LE7 9AGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Billesdon Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Leicester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 65th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 June 2025, report published 14 July 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 June 2025

Children are happy to attend Billesdon Church of England Primary School. They trust the caring staff to keep them safe. The school is calm and orderly. During social times, pupils play together enthusiastically in the well-equipped and spacious outdoor area. The school has high expectations for how pupils should behave and what they can achieve. This begins in the early years where children learn the school routines quickly. Pupils try hard in lessons and achieve well. Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported to be independent and successful. The school promotes pupils' wider personal development well. Pupils are guided by the school's values to be kind, respectful and tolerant. They understand diversity and enjoy learning about different faiths and cultures. Pupils gain leadership experience by serving on the school council or by being a house captain. A variety of trips, including residential visits, provide them with memorable experiences. The school provides a wealth of opportunities to develop pupils' sporting and musical talents. This includes a range of clubs and participation in local sports events and competitions. All pupils can learn to play a musical instrument or be part of the school choir.

What the school should improve

  • At times, in some foundation subjects, learning activities are not focused sufficiently well on the important knowledge that pupils need to learn. This means that pupils' learning in these subjects is less secure than in other subjects. The school should ensure that the curriculum is delivered consistently well so that pupils learn and remember the important knowledge in every subject.
  • The school does not place a high-enough priority on teaching pupils about the fundamental British values or the protected characteristics. As a result, pupils' understanding of these important topics lacks depth and understanding. The school should ensure that it places sufficient emphasis on ensuring that pupils fully appreciate these different aspects.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

9 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths44%

44%, 18 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths22%

22%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

88 pupils on roll, with places for 105

Eligible for free school meals9.1%

9.1%, 17.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.3%

2.3%, 19.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.2%

10.2%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Billesdon Church of England Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Tugby Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good100% met the expected standard
Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School5 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard71% met the expected standard
Fernvale Primary School5 milesOfsted: Good39% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Elaine Horton
Address
Gaulby Road, Billesdon, Leicester, LE7 9AG
Local authority
Leicestershire
URN
120115

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.