popularity. The school received an "Outstanding" rating on its latest Ofsted report in May 2014. North east of Leicester sustainable urban extension The north east of Leicester sustainable urban extension (NEoLSUE) is a proposed development set in the area surrounding Barkby. Described as "locally distinctive, sustainable and thriving new community" the project will entail constructing up to 4500 new homes as well as health and school facilities. A number of green spaces are also proposed to be placed within the new community. The main purpose of this development is to facilitate the ever increasing urban sprawl of Leicester and its surrounding villages such as Thurmaston, reducing housing price pressures in the process. However, many in Barkby are very much against the development. One of their main arguments is the significant increase in traffic pressures on the roads in and around Barkby as a result of the development. All in all locals believe that such a development would threaten the rural idyll identity of the parish. Notable residents Violet Mary Doudney (1889-1952) - teacher and militant suffragette was born in the village References External links Villages in Leicestershire Civil parishes in Leicestershire Borough of Charnwood