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Cobden Primary School & Community Centre
Cobden Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1AF, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.0 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
375
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
While the school has a relatively high percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths compared to the national average, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 63% recommending the school, indicating some areas for enhancement in community engagement. However, with limited data available, it's important for prospective parents to consider these factors when evaluating the school's fit for their children.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (24 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
School keeps me informed
79%
Good range of subjects
79%
School has high expectations
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
71%
School responds to concerns
63%
Behaviour is good
63%
I'd recommend this school
63%
School supports development
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.5%
Asian Bangladeshi26.7%
White Other8.3%
Asian Other5.9%
Other5.3%
Black African5.1%
Asian Indian4.8%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.77144, -1.20065 · LE11 1AF
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139366
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cobden.bepschools.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cobden Primary School & Community Centre rated by Ofsted?
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Cobden Primary School & Community Centre a good school?
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre scores 2.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cobden Primary School & Community Centre?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cobden Primary School & Community Centre receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
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