Is Barley Croft Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 December 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 37th of 81 primary schools in Leicester. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Barley Croft Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 49% of pupils at Barley Croft Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Barley Croft Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Barley Croft Primary School 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).

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Barley Croft Primary School

Malham Close, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 0UT

Local ranking37th of 81 primary schools in Leicester

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

330

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 December 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 49.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 64.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 60.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 68.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 47

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 332
Boys: 173 (53%)
Girls: 151 (47%)
Capacity: 330 (98% full)
SEND: 24.4%
FSM Eligible: 43.4%
EAL: 60.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.3%
SEN Support: 18.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.3
Budget per Pupil: £8,799/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black African: 32.5%
White British: 28.0%
Asian Indian: 7.3%
White Other: 7.0%
Asian Other: 6.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.9%
Mixed Other: 3.3%
Black Other: 3.3%

32.5%

Black African

28.0%

White British

7.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01162359008

office@barleycroft.leicester.sch.uk

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Malham Close

Leicester, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 120050
UKPRN: 10077227
Establishment No.: 2320

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