Bringhurst Primary School, Market Harborough

From the headteacher's welcome: "David Ross Education Trust schools create a rich and exciting learning environment that inspires students to become their confident, academic best. Bringhurst Primary School is committed to ensuring that all pupils gain maximum benefit from their time with us. We are a happy, friendly school bordering Great Easton in rural Leicestershire."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, ballet and drama.

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Bringhurst Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 79% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Bringhurst Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bringhurst Primary School are Cottingham Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 59% reading, 77% maths); Woodnewton- A Learning Community (2.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 68% maths); Studfall Junior Academy (2.7 miles, Good, 68% reading, 71% maths); and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 66% reading, 50% maths).

Bringhurst Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Bringhurst Primary School is one of 36 schools run by The David Ross Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 14 pupils (8.9%) received SEN support and 5 (3.2%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Corby Rail Station, about 3.8 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bringhurst Turn (opposite), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).

Bringhurst Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.