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Schools in Mountsorrel

A town in Leicestershire

  • Town
  • 10 schools and nurseries
  • 995 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
  • Schools and nurseries102 primary · 6 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1166%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary16%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school8%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Mountsorrel

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Mountsorrel primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Mountsorrel

2 mainstream schools in Mountsorrel, best first

Secondary Schools in Mountsorrel

0 in Mountsorrel. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Nurseries in Mountsorrel

6 in Mountsorrel, highest Ofsted grade first

Special Schools in Mountsorrel

2 in Mountsorrel. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Private Schools in Mountsorrel

1 in Mountsorrel. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The map

Every school in Mountsorrel, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Homefield College, GoodWoodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre, OutstandingRothley Church of England Primary School, GoodChrist Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School, GoodCharnwood Pre-School, GoodCastle View Day Nursery, GoodRothley Park Kindergarten, GoodCaterpillar Pre School, GoodCharnwood Nursery & Pre-School (Rothley), GoodSchool's Out, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good9
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Mountsorrel school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Mountsorrel's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Mountsorrel vs England

How good are Mountsorrel's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Mountsorrel

MountsorrelEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    66%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    8%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    16%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Mountsorrel in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
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66% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
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8% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Mountsorrel has 10 schools and nurseries.

There are 21% more pupils than in 2018.

16% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Mountsorrel's state schools each January.

Up 21% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Mountsorrel16%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in Mountsorrel

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about Mountsorrel

How many schools are in Mountsorrel?

Mountsorrel has 10 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 6 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Mountsorrel?

The highest-ranked schools in Mountsorrel on Eduscope are Rothley Church of England Primary School, Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Mountsorrel are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Mountsorrel hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Mountsorrel perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Mountsorrel, 66% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Mountsorrel?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Mountsorrel is 23.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Mountsorrel schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Mountsorrel is 8.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Mountsorrel?

There are 995 pupils enrolled across schools in Mountsorrel, with 995 in primary. 16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Mountsorrel?

There is 1 independent school in Mountsorrel, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Mountsorrel?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in Mountsorrel by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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