Rendell Primary School
Rendell Street, Loughborough, LE11 1LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rendell Primary School is a primary school in Loughborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 9th of 34 primary schools in Loughborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 April 2013, report published 3 May 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
Pupils are thriving at this friendly, inclusive school. Pupils are proud of their school and enjoy their learning. Leaders provide pupils with broad opportunities to learn and develop. One pupil told the inspector: 'Our logo represents the world. We respect everyone from anywhere.' Pupils said that they feel safe. The school's 'Rainbow Virtues' and 'Diamond Rules' permeate its work. Pupils know and understand these high expectations. Leaders prioritise pupils' personal and academic development. Pupils are ambitious and aspirational. They want to do their best and staff work hard to help pupils achieve high standards. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are polite and well-mannered. Pupils work hard and care for each other. Pupils know that staff quickly sort out any problems and that bullying is not tolerated. They have a very clear understanding of difference and equality. One pupil told the inspector: 'We treat others as we like to be treated at this school.' Most parents and carers are delighted with the school. One parent, whose comment was typical of many, said: 'The staff at Rendell Primary School go above and beyond to help the children.' Parents like that the school staff are so approachable and the range of after- school clubs on offer.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders' curriculum thinking is not as well refined or sufficiently embedded as it is in other subjects. It is not yet fully clear what pupils should learn and by when, to build their knowledge over time. Leaders should ensure that all subjects are fully refined and embedded so that pupils know and remember more in all subjects.
- Staff regularly assess what pupils know in the core subjects. However, leaders are refining assessment systems for the foundation subjects. As a result, teachers do not consistently check how successfully pupils access the wider curriculum. Leaders need to develop a consistent approach to assessment in the wider curriculum subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
48 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
436 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Rendell Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobden Primary School & Community Centre | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 45% met the expected standard |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Fairfield Prep School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Loughborough Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Mountfields Lodge School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- RENDELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Karen Rixon Holly Norris
- Phone
- 01509263497
- Address
- Rendell Street, Loughborough, LE11 1LL
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 138908
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.