Griffydam Primary School
URN: 119918 • Coalville LE67 8HU
Overview
- Name
- Griffydam Primary School
- URN
- 119918
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Victoria Wills (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01530222281
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Top Road, Coalville LE67 8HU
Summary
Griffydam Primary School is a mixed community school located in Coalville, Leicestershire, with a current enrolment of 97 pupils and a capacity of 105. The school prides itself on its ethos of "Achieving Together," fostering a supportive environment for all students from Early Years to Year 6. Headteacher Miss Vicky Wills emphasizes the importance of care and collaboration within the school community.
The curriculum at Griffydam is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encompassing core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, alongside a variety of creative disciplines including Art, Music, and Physical Education. The school also places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, taking advantage of its location in the National Forest to enhance students' educational experiences.
Griffydam Primary School actively supports its pupils through various initiatives, including special educational needs (SEND) provisions, a Parent Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA), and numerous extracurricular clubs. The school maintains open communication with parents through newsletters and regular updates, ensuring a strong partnership between home and school.
The curriculum at Griffydam is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encompassing core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, alongside a variety of creative disciplines including Art, Music, and Physical Education. The school also places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, taking advantage of its location in the National Forest to enhance students' educational experiences.
Griffydam Primary School actively supports its pupils through various initiatives, including special educational needs (SEND) provisions, a Parent Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA), and numerous extracurricular clubs. The school maintains open communication with parents through newsletters and regular updates, ensuring a strong partnership between home and school.
Useful links
- Our Governors team (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Request for Term Time Absence (sen)
- Handwriting and Presentation (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- 01530 222 281 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Cookie policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 97
- Boys
- 58
- Girls
- 39
- FSM %
- 7.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 97 | 58 | 39 | 105 | 7.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 97 | 51 | 46 | 105 | 10.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 107 | 49 | 58 | 105 | 5.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 107 | 49 | 58 | 105 | 5.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 111 | 57 | 54 | 105 | 8.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 107 | 56 | 51 | 105 | 7.50 |
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