Hallaton Church of England Primary School, Market Harborough
Hallaton Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Market Harborough. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 15 schools in Market Harborough with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 64% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Hallaton Church of England Primary School in detail
Hallaton Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Recognising our historic foundation, Hallaton C of E Primary School endeavours to provide our community with a relevant, aspirational education of the highest quality."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby, athletics, basketball, swimming and choir.
The school runs after-school care until 5:15pm, from £9.00 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at Hallaton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hallaton Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Hallaton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Hallaton Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hallaton Church of England Primary School are Tugby Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Church Langton Church of England Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 82% maths); Bringhurst Primary School (4.4 miles, Good, 92% reading, 92% maths); and Cottingham Church of England Primary School (5.3 miles, Good, 59% reading, 77% maths).
Hallaton Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Tugby Church of England Primary SchoolChurch Langton Church of England Primary SchoolBringhurst Primary SchoolCottingham Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (13%) received SEN support and 1 (2.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Hallaton Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hallaton Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Horn Lane (adjacent), 330 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
Hallaton Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement at its July 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Early years.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Quality of education (Requires Improvement), Behaviour & attitudes (Requires Improvement), Personal development (Requires Improvement), Leadership & management (Requires Improvement).
At a Glance
13.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
11.5
Avg class size
2.0
Infant (KS1)
17.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Hallaton Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hallaton Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hallaton Church of England Primary School is in Leicestershire; for families living there:
- Leicestershire's school travel policy: Mainstream School Transport for 5 to 16 year olds
- How to apply: Request for school transport on medical grounds form PDF, 359.48 KB Opens new window
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Hallaton Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
64 pupils
100 places
36 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Market Harborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Market Harborough
Across Leicestershire council
Places available
8,574
Applications
6,827
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
46
Total Pupils
27
Boys
19
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
6.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,405
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,547
Per pupil
£552k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
3.3%
Persistent absence
61
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hallaton Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hallaton Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hallaton Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 60% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Hallaton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hallaton Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2012 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Hallaton Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hallaton Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hallaton Church of England Primary School?
Hallaton Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 64% of its 100 places.
How big are the classes at Hallaton Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Hallaton Church of England Primary School average 11.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hallaton Church of England Primary School?
Hallaton Church of England Primary School has around 46 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hallaton Church of England Primary School?
3% of sessions were missed at Hallaton Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 3.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hallaton Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Hallaton Church of England 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 Hallaton Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hallaton Church of England Primary School?
Hallaton Church of England Primary School is at Churchgate, Hallaton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8TY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)