How many pupils does Newcroft Primary Academy have?

Newcroft Primary Academy has 396 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Newcroft Primary Academy?

The headteacher of Newcroft Primary Academy is Sara Aukland.

What type of school is Newcroft Primary Academy?

Newcroft Primary Academy is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Newcroft Primary Academy in?

Newcroft Primary Academy is in the Leicestershire local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Newcroft Primary Academy

Trueway Drive, Shepshed, Charnwood, Leicestershire, LE12 9DU

Ofsted: Outstanding (last overall grade). Last inspected 13 May 2025.

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396

Pupils

13.4%

Free school meals

1 September 2016

Opened

About this school

Newcroft Primary Academy is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Charnwood, Leicestershire. The school has 396 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Outstanding (last overall grade). Last inspected 13 May 2025. The Headteacher is Sara Aukland. The school is administered by Leicestershire local authority. It belongs to SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST. It opened in 1 September 2016.

School details

Headteacher: Sara Aukland
Trust: SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
Local authority: Leicestershire
Gender: Mixed
URN: 143250

Contact

01509503214 info@education.gov.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Newcroft Primary Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Leicestershire). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

88%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

12%

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →