St Simon and St Jude Church of England Primary School has a rich history dating back over 160 years in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire. In 1858, the Reverend Tower established a Trust Deed on behalf of the Church to provide a school for the local community. The school was originally called Weavers Close, named after the nearby Weavers Springs, which in the 19th century was dammed by the local weaving community to create a pool for washing and dyeing processes.

The original Weavers Close school site served the community for over a century until it was used up until 1994, when the school moved to its current location.

On 1st March 2013, Weavers Close became an academy sponsored by Rise Multi-Academy Trust (formerly the Diocese of Leicester Academies Trust), joining a network of schools committed to providing high-quality education grounded in Christian values.

To better reflect its Christian ethos and strengthen links with the Parish Church, on 24th August 2018, the school was renamed St Simon and St Jude Church of England Primary School. Today, the school continues to provide an inclusive and nurturing environment, combining academic excellence with strong moral and spiritual guidance.