What is the best primary school in Loughborough?

On our composite score, Newcroft Primary Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Loughborough, with a grade A. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Loughborough?

There are 38 primary schools in Loughborough with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Loughborough ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Loughborough?

Applications for Reception places in Loughborough starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Loughborough

Compare 38 top-rated primary schools in Loughborough, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Newcroft Primary Academy.

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Compare the top two side by side: Newcroft Primary Academy vs Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School

The best primary schools in Loughborough

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Newcroft Primary Academy

Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School

Brookside Primary School

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Seagrave Village Primary School

Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School

Hathern Church of England Primary School

Willoughby Primary School

Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire

Sileby Redlands Community Primary School

Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Rendell Primary School

Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough

Holywell Primary School

St Botolph's Church of England Primary School

Costock CofE Primary School

Belton Church of England Primary School

Wymeswold Church of England Primary School

Lift Beacon

Oxley Primary School Shepshed

Woodhouse Eaves St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Outwoods Edge Primary School

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