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Schools in Quorndon

A town in Leicestershire

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 1,952 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Quorndon at a glance

Behind England on attendance

How Quorndon's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries51 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1163%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths42%Attainment 8 44.0, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary7%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school22%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Quorndon

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 Quorndon primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Quorndon

1 mainstream schools in Quorndon, best first

Top Secondary Schools in Quorndon

1 mainstream schools in Quorndon, best first

Rawlins

Loughborough, LE12 8DY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area

Results close to the England average.

187 first choices, 231 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1644.0

England 46.2

Days missed
10.6%
Pupils
1,455
Pupils per teacher
17.3
View school Rawlins

Nurseries in Quorndon

3 in Quorndon, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Quorndon

1 in Quorndon, by the school's Eduscope score

Rawlins

Loughborough, LE12 8DY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area

Results close to the England average.

187 first choices, 231 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1644.0

England 46.2

Days missed
10.6%
Pupils
1,455
Pupils per teacher
17.3
View school Rawlins
The map

Every school in Quorndon, 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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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School, GoodRawlins, Requires improvement in 1 areaLime Tree Quorn, GoodRawlins Under 5's Playgroup, GoodQuorn Nursery School, Good
  • Good4
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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 Quorndon school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

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

Postcodes

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Quorndon vs England

How good are Quorndon'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 Quorndon

QuorndonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    63%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    42%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    22%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    7%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

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

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
63% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
42% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
22% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Quorndon has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% fewer pupils than in 2018.

7% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Quorndon's state schools each January.

Down 4% since 2018.

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.

Quorndon7%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Quorndon

How many schools are in Quorndon?

Quorndon has 5 schools, including 1 primary school, 1 secondary school, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Quorndon?

The highest-ranked schools in Quorndon on Eduscope are St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School, Rawlins. 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 Quorndon are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Quorndon hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

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

Across primary schools in Quorndon, 63% 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 Quorndon?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Quorndon is 18.8:1. 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 Quorndon schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Quorndon is 22.3%. 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 Quorndon?

There are 1,952 pupils enrolled across schools in Quorndon, with 497 in primary and 1,455 in secondary. 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Quorndon?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Quorndon 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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