Best primary schools in Shepshed (2026)
Shepshed has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Newcroft Primary Academy, in the top 8% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 69%, against 62% for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 8% in England |
Newcroft Primary Academy Shepshed |
82% | 88% | 12% | Not judged | |
2 Bottom 44% in England |
Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire Shepshed · Roman Catholic |
58% | 47% | 7% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 43% in England |
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Shepshed · Church of England |
61% | 63% | 0% | Report card | |
4 Bottom 30% in England |
Oxley Primary School Shepshed Shepshed |
55% | 77% | 7% | Good |
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- Blaby and Whetstone
- Broughton Astley
- Coalville
- Earl Shilton
- Enderby and Narborough
- Groby
- Hinckley
- Leicester
- Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe
- Loughborough
- Market Harborough
- Melton Mowbray
- Oadby
- Swadlincote
- Thurmaston
- Whitwick
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Questions
What is the best primary school in Shepshed?
On exam results over the last three years, Newcroft Primary Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Shepshed, in the top 8% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.