Barwell Church of England Junior School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Leicester, East Midlands LE9 8DS · Leicestershire
#1160 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#12406 of 15,697 nationally
About Barwell Church of England Junior School
Barwell Church of England Junior School is a academy primary located in Leicester, in the Leicestershire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 7–11. In 2025 it enrolled 229 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 29.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1160th of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (44th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (16th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 229; capacity filled 76.3%.
There are 207 schools in Leicester; Barwell Church of England Junior School ranks 159th of 198 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)48%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)6%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)25.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Barwell Church of England Junior School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 229
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 25.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 76.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 48%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 6%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Barwell Church of England Junior School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Barwell Infant School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
150 students · 389 m away
Newlands Community Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
270 students · 1.4 km away
Heath Lane Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
644 students · 1.4 km away
The Hinckley School
Hinckley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,080 students · 2.1 km away
Hinckley Parks Primary School
Hinckley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
576 students · 2.5 km away
Townlands Church of England Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
275 students · 2.5 km away
Richmond Primary School
Hinckley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
480 students · 2.7 km away
St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students · 2.8 km away
Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Hinckley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students · 2.9 km away
Redmoor Academy
Hinckley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
990 students · 3.0 km away
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St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barwell Church of England Junior School a good school?
Barwell Church of England Junior School has a Success Index (England) of 29.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1160 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Barwell Church of England Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Barwell Church of England Junior School ranks #1160 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #12406 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Barwell Church of England Junior School?
Barwell Church of England Junior School had 229 students in 2025.
Is Barwell Church of England Junior School a primary school or a secondary school?
Barwell Church of England Junior School is classified as a primary covering Ages 7–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Barwell Church of England Junior School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barwell Church of England Junior School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.