About the School

Greenstone Primary School – a name that pays homage to local engineer William Stenson – is a brand-new, two-form entry, mainstream primary school located in Southeast Coalville. Built at the heart of new housing developments between Hugglescote and Ellistown, Greenstone welcomed its first cohort of EYFS pupils in August 2025.

Our forest school ethos 

Complimenting our teaching of the national curriculum, we place a strong emphasis on promoting a nurturing, outdoor-based education. 

Our modern school building has been expertly designed with year group pavilions linked by landscaped pathways to encourage time spent outdoors; the surrounding grounds also provide plentiful outdoor space for activities.

Adopting a forest school approach – which complements the all-important core subjects – allows our pupils to enjoy experiences beyond the classroom, activities that deepen their understanding of the curriculum and support both their academic and holistic development. 

“Friendly helpful staff, great location, good facilities, good curriculum, great balance of home learning expectations.” 2026 Parent Survey Quote

This approach:

  • Promotes wellbeing – Immersing children in nature allows us to enhance their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
  • Builds resilience – Outdoor learning fosters resilience and independence, qualities that promote lifelong success.
  • Provides enriching experiences – Through hands-on learning, children can connect with nature, local history and the wider community.
  • Stimulates environmental awareness – Promoting sustainability and heritage preservation increases our pupils’ appreciation for the natural world.

 

The future

We will expand to two classes per year group from 2026, adding one year group each year and reaching full capacity by 2031-32. There will be space for 60 children in each year, totalling 420 children. 

Academic Year Foundation Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
2025-26 X*            
2026-27 X X          
2027-28 X X X        
2028-29 X X X X      
2029-30 X X X X X    
2030-31 X X X X X X  
2031-32 X X X X X X X

*One class of pupils only