Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Swithland, Loughborough, LE12 8TQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Loughborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 3rd of 34 primary schools in Loughborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 October 2023, report published 4 December 2023
- 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 24 October 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to this school. Staff know the pupils well. Pupils know they can speak to their teacher and other staff about any problems or worries. Pupils often use the multiple 'worry monsters' around the school to do this. Pupils feel safe and happy in this secure and caring environment. Staff have high expectations of all pupils. The school has a high-quality curriculum. Pupils achieve well across many subjects. There are ample opportunities for pupils to be role models. This includes being an active member of the school council, acting as a playground buddy or being a house captain, to name just a few. Pupils are proud to wear the badges that tell others what their responsibilities are. Pupils benefit from the large number of trips and residentials this small school provides. They talked enthusiastically about a trip to Warwick Castle. Younger pupils have recently visited the beach at Hunstanton to learn more about the coast. The significant majority of parents and carers would recommend the school. One parent summed up the views of many when they said: 'This school has an incredibly welcoming, nurturing and positive environment, where my child can thrive.'
What the school should improve
- On occasion, the resources and activities chosen to support pupils to follow the early years curriculum are not used precisely enough. This limits some children's opportunity to explore and be curious, and it does not always maximise meaningful learning. The school should ensure that resources and activities to deliver the early years curriculum consistently support meaningful learning.
- In a few subjects where the curriculum is new, teachers sometimes cover content too quickly. As a result, pupils do not always secure the essential knowledge needed to get the depth of understanding that is set out in the curriculum. The school must ensure that teachers allow sufficient time to present information and check that pupils remember the important knowledge so pupils are able to develop a depth of understanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
90 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Eaves St Paul's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Richard Hill Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Woolden Hill Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% 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 Christine Lethbridge
- Phone
- 01509890596
- Address
- Main Street, Swithland, Loughborough, LE12 8TQ
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 120163
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.