Robert Bakewell Primary School and Community Centre
URN: 119992 • Loughborough LE11 5UJ
Overview
- Name
- Robert Bakewell Primary School and Community Centre
- URN
- 119992
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nikki Parkinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
-
Barsby Drive, Loughborough LE11 5UJ
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Summary
Robert Bakewell Primary School, located in Loughborough, Leicestershire, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population with a capacity of 294 pupils. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and high aspirations are encouraged. Its ethos is centred around the principles of resilience, respect, resourcefulness, reflection, and responsibility, which are integral to developing lifelong learners.
The curriculum at Robert Bakewell is broad and balanced, designed to engage students and unlock their potential. It incorporates an enquiry-based approach to learning, allowing pupils to explore their natural curiosity while mastering key skills outlined in the National Curriculum. The school also utilises both indoor and outdoor environments to enhance learning experiences.
In addition to academic excellence, Robert Bakewell prioritises the well-being of its students through a dedicated welfare team that addresses barriers to learning. The school community is committed to creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere where pupils feel valued and motivated to achieve their best.
The curriculum at Robert Bakewell is broad and balanced, designed to engage students and unlock their potential. It incorporates an enquiry-based approach to learning, allowing pupils to explore their natural curiosity while mastering key skills outlined in the National Curriculum. The school also utilises both indoor and outdoor environments to enhance learning experiences.
In addition to academic excellence, Robert Bakewell prioritises the well-being of its students through a dedicated welfare team that addresses barriers to learning. The school community is committed to creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere where pupils feel valued and motivated to achieve their best.
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Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 294
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2013-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 294 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 294 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 294 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 294 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 294 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 294 |
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