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Newton Burgoland Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Newton Burgoland Primary School
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Newton Burgoland Primary School
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- Swepstone LE67 2SL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff nurture a culture and love of reading throughout the school. Pupils enjoy their reading books and are enthusiastic about visiting the mobile library.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well considered, building knowledge and skills year-by-year from Reception to Year 6. Staff morale is very positive.
Areas Needing Improvement: Sometimes teachers’ expectations of what some pupils can achieve are not as high as they could be, particularly in writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well, especially in reading, across all classes.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff make frequent checks to ensure that pupils who need extra help receive this swiftly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour and their attitudes towards learning are exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are typically well supported. Most parents strongly value this support, though some improvements are needed in involving parents more.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and well cared for. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils' welfare exceptionally well with a strong PSHE curriculum.
Parent Feedback: One parent described the school’s ethos as ‘one of warmth and encouragement’.
Parental Involvement: Parents and pupils value the school's offer of early-morning and after-school care.
Extracurricular Activities: The school ensures that all pupils benefit from enriching experiences, including trips and extracurricular activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is very positive. Teachers value the school’s investment in their professional development and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have good subject knowledge and use it to plan interesting learning activities, ensuring high expectations in lessons.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff use questioning well to check pupils’ understanding and quickly identify misconceptions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes, staff do not use the information they have about pupils to help them achieve at the levels they are capable of, particularly in writing.
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About Us
Newton Burgoland Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 87 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We think that learning should be a fantastic adventure for all kids, allowing them to encounter difficulty and the satisfaction of success across a broad and varied curriculum. We value communities in which each member contributes to the greater good of the entire. We think that our kids have a right to have everything, including information, skills, happiness, and a desire to live and study. Defenders of variety and equality who stand up for both their own freedom of expression and the freedom of others. 2011's Ofsted evaluation of us was Outstanding. I pledge to nurture your child like I do my own because I am proud and honoured to be the headteacher of such a wonderful school. I assure you this as a mom who lives in our neighbourhood. Respect your child as a unique individual with special abilities. Encourage your youngster to achieve their highest potential. The school's culture emphasises establishing trusting relationships both inside and outside of its walls, with everyone receiving unconditional positive regard. Our school is centred on the kids and families we work with. All of our students excel in school, have solid study skills, and are happy to attend Newton Burgoland Primary School. I feel honoured to serve as their headteacher.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | - | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 57.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.1% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% 13 | 63.64% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 13 | 10.73% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% 12 | 62.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 7 | 9.63% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% | 56.02% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 8.56% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Newton Burgoland Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1