Market Harborough Church of England Academy
Market Harborough, LE16 9QH · Leicestershire · primary school
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46th 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 — 6.8/10 against 4,208 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Market Harborough Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. 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 (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers breakfast and after-school clubs, alongside lunchtime and breaktime sports clubs. Pupils participate in inter-school competitions, sports day, and a swimming gala.
Getting in
The published school roll is 392 pupils against a stated capacity of 415. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the lunchtime sports clubs? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from the current cohort to the next intake?
What Ofsted said about Market Harborough Church of England Academy
Overview
Market Harborough Church of England Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a ‘welcoming and inclusive place’ where pupils are ‘noticed and known’, happy, and safe. Leaders have an accurate view of the school and have identified correct priorities to move it further forward.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and engaging’, with a strong focus on reading, phonics, and developing sophisticated vocabulary.
- Staff effectively spot and resolve misconceptions, ensuring pupils progress well through the intended curriculum.
- The school provides an ‘inclusive learning environment’ with sensitive support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Trust governance is a strength, with governors showing ‘great commitment’ and providing expert challenge and support.
- Pupils benefit from enriching experiences, including residential trips and outdoor learning, which nurture their interests and talents.
Areas to improve
- The school needs to ensure the curriculum consistently supports pupils in ‘making connections between different areas of knowledge, thinking critically and deepening their understanding’, so all pupils fully achieve the ambitious aims intended.
Safeguarding
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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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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