Bringhurst Primary School
Market Harborough, LE16 8RH · Leicestershire · primary school
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17th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.1/10 against 3,317 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bringhurst Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in gymnastics, dance, athletics, outdoor activities, and swimming. Trips include the Shakespeare Schools Festival, The Northern Ballet, The Royal & Derngate Theatre, The Corby Cube, Lincoln Castle, Gainsborough Old Hall, The Museum of Lincolnshire Life, and Nevill Holt Farm.
Getting in
The published school roll is 157 pupils against a stated capacity of 182. 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Bringhurst Primary School
Overview
Bringhurst Primary School continues to be a good school, promoting a strong culture of ambition, achievement, and respect. Pupils are proud of their school, show positive attitudes to learning, and feel safe and happy. The school provides an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with effective teaching in reading and mathematics, supported by robust leadership and staff development.
Strengths
- Leaders consider reading the ‘bedrock’ of the curriculum, with staff modelling fluent reading and ensuring all pupils become confident readers through effective phonics programmes.
- The mathematics curriculum helps pupils develop secure knowledge, with teachers providing precise support to ensure no pupil falls behind.
- There is a robust approach to meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including breaking learning into small steps and working proactively with external agencies.
- Staff have high expectations, and pupils meet these through clear behaviour systems and a wealth of enrichment opportunities, including sports and cultural trips.
- The school is well led and managed, with staff feeling supported, valued, and having manageable workloads.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers support pupils to make connections between their learning about fundamental British values and their own lives more broadly, as pupils’ understanding is not yet fully secure.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a culture where ‘Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility’ and staff building strong relationships to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 97% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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