Stonebow Primary School Loughborough
Stonebow Close, Loughborough, LE11 4ZHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stonebow Primary School Loughborough is a primary school in Loughborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 27th of 34 primary schools in Loughborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2019, report published 10 October 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 5 November 2024
Stonebow Primary School is a welcoming school with a strong community feel. The school recognises and celebrates its diversity. As a result, pupils are proud of their differences and treat each other with respect and courtesy. One pupil told the inspector, 'We learn from each other's different religions and experiences. We learn to respect someone else's beliefs even if they are different to our own.' The school has high expectations of all its pupils. The 'Stonebow powers' set out these expectations clearly for everyone: concentration, enthusiasm, curiosity, respect, perseverance and cooperation. Pupils and staff refer to the 'powers' when talking about both learning and behaviour. The vast majority of pupils display highly positive attitudes to their learning and achieve well. Pupils feel safe in school. They know who they can talk to if they are worried about anything. Pupils understand what bullying is. They are confident that on the rare occasion that it happens, it will be dealt with 'quickly' and taken 'seriously'. Pupils have opportunities to attend a range of clubs and to contribute to the life of the school. They are proud of their roles, such as being a house captain.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment approaches are at an early stage of being implemented. Teachers do not have a comprehensive picture of what pupils know and remember over time. The school should ensure that assessment approaches are in place across all subjects so that teachers can adapt their teaching to ensure that future planning is informed by what pupils know and remember.
- Some activities are not adapted well enough to meet the needs of some pupils with SEND. As a result, these pupils do not always build their knowledge as securely as they could. The school should ensure that all staff know how to provide the support that each pupil with SEND needs, to help them achieve the best possible outcomes.
- A small number of pupils are persistently absent. These pupils miss out on important learning and wider experiences. The school should continue to work closely with families to ensure that pupils who are regularly absent from school receive the support they need to improve their attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
199 pupils on roll, with places for 225
Schools near Stonebow Primary School Loughborough
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bakewell Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Thorpe Acre Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Thorpe Acre Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hathern Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Booth Wood Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- STONEBOW PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Brockless
- Phone
- 01509646217
- Address
- Stonebow Close, Loughborough, LE11 4ZH
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 139287
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.