Townlands Church of England Primary School
Meadow Court Road, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7FFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Townlands 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 54th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 April 2013, report published 3 May 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
Townlands Church of England Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school. The school's values, which include honesty, respect and friendship, underpin the positive ethos in the school. Leaders have high expectations of the achievement and conduct of all pupils. Pupils are happy at school and enjoy learning. They say that teachers and other pupils help them if they do not understand something. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. In lessons, pupils work hard and are keen to take part in activities. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils say that 'everyone is kind and supportive'. Pupils understand what bullying is. They know that it is not acceptable. They like the fact that staff quickly sort out any problems. At playtime, pupils enjoy using the outdoor spaces and equipment. They play happily and mix across year groups. Older pupils apply to be peer mediators. They help younger pupils during playtime and lunchtime. Pupils talk with pride about their school. They enjoy making a positive contribution. Pupils like the range of clubs that the school offers. These include sports, choir, recorder, chess, video game and photography clubs. Year 6 pupils take part in an outdoor activities residential visit.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum does not identify with precision the key knowledge that pupils need to learn. This means that in these subjects, teachers cannot always ensure that pupils' new learning builds on previous learning. Leaders should refine the curriculum thinking in these subjects to make clear the precise knowledge that pupils need to learn and remember.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
51 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
275 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Townlands Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Newlands Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 43% met the expected standard |
| Barwell Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Barwell Church of England Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TOWNLANDS C OF E PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah-Louise Martinson & Anne Hawksley Co Headteachers
- Phone
- 01455843859
- Address
- Meadow Court Road, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7FF
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 141630
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.