Church Langton Church of England Primary School, Market Harborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Church Langton creates a warm, welcoming environment where children feel genuinely cared for and develop strong relationships with staff. The school excels at behaviour and attendance, with pupils demonstrating consistent kindness and respect. Every child, including those with additional needs, is supported to access enriching experiences like trips, instrumental music and clubs.
Key Strengths
- High attendance rates consistently above national averages with very low persistent absence
- Consistently calm, orderly and respectful behaviour throughout the school with rare incidents of bullying
- Pupils' outcomes in national tests at the end of key stage 2 are consistently above national averages
- Strong inclusive culture where all pupils, including those with additional needs, feel valued and access enrichment activities
- Warm relationships with families and positive pastoral support tailored to pupil needs
Areas for Improvement
- Spelling, letter formation and grammar misconceptions are not always addressed in writing lessons
- In some subjects, teachers do not make clear links with prior learning so pupils do not learn as well
- Pupils' knowledge of fundamental British values and how these link to the school's values is not as secure
- Phonics screening check outcomes are in line with national averages but could be stronger
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Basketball club, dance, brass band, trips, residential activities, leadership roles, sports events
Church Langton Church of England Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school where pupils feel safe and cared for. The school demonstrates strong attendance, behaviour and personal development, with pupils achieving well and making secure progress through a well-sequenced curriculum.
At a Glance
4.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 86%. Maths has declined from 87% to 82%. Writing has declined from 93% to 82%.
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 capacity
3 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Market Harborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Market Harborough
Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,747
Applications
6,780
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.14613%
Overall absence
7.9096%
Persistent absence
177
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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