Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School, Leicester
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leicester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2012. That was 14 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 99th-highest of the 138 schools in Leicester with published results, and 10,218th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School in detail
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our parents and carers. If you are considering Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School for your child, I would definitely suggest you take the time to come and visit. I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher of such a wonderful school."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 75% in Leicester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 77% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 101 families put Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School as their first choice and 134 named it as one of their preferences, for 106 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School are Barley Croft Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 60% maths); Stokes Wood Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 78% maths); Fosse Mead Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 70% maths); and Inglehurst Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 61% reading, 65% maths).
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Barley Croft Primary SchoolStokes Wood Primary SchoolFosse Mead Primary AcademyInglehurst Junior School
Who goes there
14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 50.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (45%), White British (27%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 103 pupils (11.7%) received SEN support and 17 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Leicester North (Great Central Railway), about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Milverton Avenue (adjacent), 170 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School are English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles); Beaumont Leys School (0.4 miles); Brook Mead Academy (0.5 miles); and Babington Academy (0.8 miles).
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary AcademyBeaumont Leys SchoolBrook Mead AcademyBabington Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 month agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2012 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
14.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 77% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 82% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
25.8
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
30
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Condover Hall - Day 3 Update!
4 Sep 2026
4th September 2026
4 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is in Leicester; for families living there:
Apply to Leicester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
813 pupils
840 places
27 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leicester
Across Leicester council
Places available
4,828
Applications
3,626
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Leicester council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
103
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
13.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
881
Total Pupils
447
Boys
434
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
43
Teachers
20.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,847
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,064
Per pupil
£4501k
Total funding
£174k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
11.1%
Persistent absence
736
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
What are SATs results like at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School?
Of the pupils at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is oversubscribed, Leicester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School?
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School?
Classes at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School average 28.6 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School?
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School has around 881 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School in 2024/25. 11.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School?
Apply through Leicester's coordinated admissions process, naming Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School?
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is at Avebury Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)