Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School
Loughborough, LE12 8HP · Leicestershire · primary school
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174th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,266 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Girls Get Active club and play football, netball, TAG rugby, rounders and athletics. Arts include singing, dance and crafts, while trips cover the Young Voices Concert and Forest School. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 571 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are places allocated for new entrants given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes the school as feeling like “one happy family” where pupils, staff, and parents share a strong “sense of belonging.” Leaders are praised for being “relentless in its pursuit to remove any barriers pupils may have to their learning,” resulting in effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- “Pastoral support for pupils in this school is exceptional,” with highly effective provision for SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
- Pupils “feel happy and safe,” behaving well under the guidance of the school’s ‘HOPS High 5’ values.
- Reading is a priority, with staff ensuring all pupils receive “swift and targeted support” if they fall behind in phonics.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” promoting tolerance, respect, and mental well-being.
- Staff are proud to work at the school, respecting the consideration given to their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Streamline the curriculum in a few foundation subjects, as there is “too much content” and teachers are not always clear on key knowledge.
- Ensure teachers in some subjects use the school’s approach to checking learning effectively to identify gaps and adapt activities for individual needs.
- Improve the pre-school curriculum, as content has not been “thought through carefully enough” and activities sometimes leave learning to chance.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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