Newbold Verdon Primary School is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Newbold Verdon Primary School currently has around 222 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.1% boys and 45.9% girls. Around 24.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dragon Lane, Leicester, LE9 9NG |
| Website: | www.newboldverdonprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01455822362 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lucy Collins |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119942 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 249 |
| Number of Pupils: | 222 |
| Number of Boys: | 120 |
| Number of Girls: | 102 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.70% | 188 |
| Other White | 5.00% | 11 |
| Indian | 2.30% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 4 |
| African | 1.80% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbold Verdon Primary School Dragon Lane , Newbold Verdon LE9 9NG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlestone Church of England Primary School Barton Road , Barlestone CV13 0EP | 3out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlestone Church of England Primary School Barton Road , Barlestone CV13 0EP | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Community School Heath Road , Barlestone CV13 0JD | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.