Hathern Church of England Primary School
Loughborough, LE12 5LJ · Leicestershire · primary school
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41st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.8/10 against 3,042 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 41% | 3.08 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 26% | 1.56 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hathern Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the breakfast club? How does the school maintain the Good rating from the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hathern Church of England Primary School
Overview
Hathern Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a supportive, family-like atmosphere where pupils are happy and safe. The report highlights a broad and relevant curriculum, with particular praise for the school’s passion for reading and the high quality of teaching in early years.
Strengths
- Pupils behave impeccably, respecting different opinions and living out the school’s ethos of ‘Cooperation, Awareness, Respect, Enjoyment’.
- Leaders have developed a broad curriculum, with teachers ensuring pupils learn and revisit important knowledge across subjects like science and history.
- Reading is taught well from Reception; younger pupils use books matching their known sounds, while older pupils read with fluency and confidence.
- Teachers adapt teaching to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access an ambitious curriculum and receive precise support.
- Governors provide effective challenge and support, while staff feel valued and share high expectations for every child.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers provide pupils with sufficient opportunities to independently apply their knowledge across different subjects to deepen understanding.
- Leaders must ensure all subject leaders possess the necessary knowledge and expertise to make checks and develop their subject areas, as some are new to their roles.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders working tenaciously with external agencies to secure the right support for pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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