Buswells Lodge Primary School
URN: 120040 • Leicester LE4 0PT
Overview
- Name
- Buswells Lodge Primary School
- URN
- 120040
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Scott Fewster (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Beauville Drive, Leicester LE4 0PT
Summary
Buswells Lodge Primary School is a community school located in Leicester, serving a mixed-gender population of 415 pupils, which exceeds its capacity of 380. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with a significant portion of its students (42%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to catering to diverse needs within the community.
The school’s ethos is built on fostering a positive learning atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, ensuring that all pupils receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future challenges. The school also emphasizes the importance of values and character development, aiming to instill a sense of responsibility and community in its students.
Buswells Lodge Primary School actively involves parents and guardians in the educational process, promoting strong partnerships between home and school. This collaborative approach helps to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, making it a valued institution within the Leicester community.
The school’s ethos is built on fostering a positive learning atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, ensuring that all pupils receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future challenges. The school also emphasizes the importance of values and character development, aiming to instill a sense of responsibility and community in its students.
Buswells Lodge Primary School actively involves parents and guardians in the educational process, promoting strong partnerships between home and school. This collaborative approach helps to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, making it a valued institution within the Leicester community.
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Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 380
- Pupils
- 415
- Boys
- 221
- Girls
- 194
- FSM %
- 42.00
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2024-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 415 | 221 | 194 | 380 | 42.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 415 | 221 | 194 | 380 | 42.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 415 | 226 | 189 | 380 | 45.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 415 | 226 | 189 | 380 | 45.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 412 | 229 | 183 | 380 | 47.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 421 | 237 | 184 | 380 | 37.30 |
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