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Newcroft Primary Academy
Trueway Drive, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DU, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.5 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
396
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 1% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 88% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard at KS2 is relatively low at 12%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 88% | Top 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (93 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School keeps me informed
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School has high expectations
95%
School supports development
93%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.1%
White Other4.0%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.76600, -1.28530 · LE12 9DU
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN143250
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Newcroft Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Newcroft Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Newcroft Primary Academy a good school?
Newcroft Primary Academy scores 98.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Newcroft Primary Academy?
Based on 93 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newcroft Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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