Cobden Primary School & Community Centre

About Cobden Primary School & Community Centre

Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is an academy converter in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 375 pupils on roll. It is part of BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 63.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

375 / 420 (89%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 January 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Cobden Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1AF

Phone

01509263485

Headteacher

Kate Litchfield

Website

https://www.cobden.bepschools.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cobden Primary School & Community Centre?

Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is an academy converter in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Cobden Primary School & Community Centre have?

Cobden Primary School & Community Centre has 375 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Cobden Primary School & Community Centre perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

45% of pupils at Cobden Primary School & Community Centre met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Cobden Primary School & Community Centre part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is part of BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Cobden Primary School & Community Centre?

Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is located at Cobden Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1AF.