Queniborough C.E. Primary School is an ex Voluntary Controlled school with a caring, Christian ethos, which joined Learn AT on 1st October 2023. A special feature of the school is its inclusive nature and the care and concern shown for each member of the school community.

We have strong links with the local Anglican Church and village community. The school has very attractive grounds, which are used beneficially for outdoor learning activities and Forest School sessions. The original National School building is in the centre of the village and now houses our small swimming pool. The present school was built between 1953 & 1966 in four major phases.

Approximately half of our learners live in the village of Queniborough with the other half from Syston and neighbouring villages. We are a single form entry school with 200 children currently on roll. We are viewed positively in the local area.

The building has the usual facilities including a hall, and ICT suite. The playgrounds, sports field, daily mile track, outdoor gym and grassed areas provide ample space for children to play and participate in the programme of Physical Education. We have recently established a designated Forest School area within the grounds.

Children start at Queniborough in the September before their fifth birthday and transfer to Wreake Valley Academy or other schools in Syston/Melton Mowbray/Loughborough at eleven years of age, after Year 6.

Queniborough has a varied catchment area covering a wide range of social backgrounds with a wide range of housing, from council estates to large privately owned properties.  In each cohort, there is a wide range of ability, which is reflected in the attainment of pupils at every stage.

Queniborough was last inspected by Ofsted in October 2018 and was judged to be good. Our SIAMS inspection was in May 2016 and the school was judged as outstanding.

The Aims of The School

Our School aims to develop among all children:

• confidence, self-esteem and an awareness among pupils of their own feelings and the feelings of others

• physical health, mental health, wellbeing and quality of life

• skills, knowledge and personal qualities that will prepare them for adult life

• lively enquiring minds with the ability to question, hypothesise, argue rationally, make decisions and apply themselves to tasks, including physical activities

• high levels of attainment in both core and foundation subjects

• the ability to use language, number, scientific and information communication technology skills effectively in a variety of contexts

• to encourage the morals and values of the Christian faith encompassing the Church of England’s Vison for Education

• an understanding and respect for moral and religious values, for all individuals, for the world’s many ethnic and religious groups and for people having any form of disability, including children with special educational needs

• knowledge and appreciation of the world and an understanding of the interdependence of individuals, groups and nations

• an appreciation of human achievements

These aims will be reflected in all we do in our teaching and dealings with pupils and parents.