Robert Bakewell Primary School
URN: 140476 • Loughborough LE11 5UJ
Overview
- Name
- Robert Bakewell Primary School
- URN
- 140476
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ROBERT BAKEWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jon Bishop (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01509231646
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barsby Drive, Loughborough LE11 5UJ
Summary
Robert Bakewell Primary School, located in Loughborough, Leicestershire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 314 pupils, out of a capacity of 330. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and high aspirations are encouraged. The ethos is centred around the values of resilience, respect, resourcefulness, reflection, and responsibility, which are integral to the school's character development programme.
The curriculum at Robert Bakewell is broad and balanced, designed to engage pupils and unlock their potential through an enquiry-based approach. Teachers aim to inspire students to become lifelong learners, mastering key skills outlined in the National Curriculum while also developing the knowledge and understanding necessary for future success. The school places a strong emphasis on both indoor and outdoor learning experiences, utilising the local environment to enhance educational opportunities.
Additionally, Robert Bakewell Primary School prioritises the well-being of its students, with a dedicated welfare team in place to support those facing challenges. The school community is committed to creating a caring atmosphere where every child feels valued and secure, ensuring that they are motivated to achieve their best.
The curriculum at Robert Bakewell is broad and balanced, designed to engage pupils and unlock their potential through an enquiry-based approach. Teachers aim to inspire students to become lifelong learners, mastering key skills outlined in the National Curriculum while also developing the knowledge and understanding necessary for future success. The school places a strong emphasis on both indoor and outdoor learning experiences, utilising the local environment to enhance educational opportunities.
Additionally, Robert Bakewell Primary School prioritises the well-being of its students, with a dedicated welfare team in place to support those facing challenges. The school community is committed to creating a caring atmosphere where every child feels valued and secure, ensuring that they are 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
- ROBERT BAKEWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 330
- Pupils
- 314
- Boys
- 161
- Girls
- 153
- FSM %
- 36.60
- Open date
- 2013-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 314 | 161 | 153 | 330 | 36.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 307 | 158 | 149 | 330 | 34.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 283 | 148 | 135 | 330 | 32.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 283 | 148 | 135 | 330 | 32.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 295 | 147 | 148 | 297 | 28.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 318 | 170 | 148 | 315 | 25.50 |
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