Hallaton Church of England Primary School
Market Harborough, LE16 8TY · Leicestershire · primary school
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207th 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 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hallaton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and the All Angels After School Club. Pupils can participate in football, dance, and swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 46 pupils against a stated capacity of 98. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating? How does the small class size impact individual teaching time?
What Ofsted said about Hallaton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Leaders have raised expectations and established a clear improvement plan, though not all pupils currently achieve as well as they could. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils actively participating in village life and enjoying a range of responsibilities. While early years provision is rated ‘Good’, overall effectiveness requires improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and behaviour management.
Strengths
- Early years provision is ‘Good’, with children settling well and benefiting from high expectations and well-established routines.
- Reading is a clear priority; a consistent phonics approach ensures most pupils become ‘fluent and confident readers’.
- Pupils are proud of the school and engage positively in community activities, such as litter picking and local exhibitions.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, with staff knowledgeable about signs of harm and concerns acted upon swiftly.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must review and develop the curriculum in subjects where planning is insufficient, ensuring teachers know exactly what to teach and when.
- Consistent systems must be established to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge, helping teachers determine clear next steps without causing unnecessary burdens.
- Senior leaders should ensure subject leaders have the skills and time to provide clear guidance on improving curriculum implementation.
- Staff must routinely ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the curriculum well enough to achieve highly.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that staff are knowledgeable about potential signs of harm and that pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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
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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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