Wilbarston Church of England Primary School, Market Harborough
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Market Harborough, part of East Midlands Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 15 schools in Market Harborough with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. It was 39% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Northamptonshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School in detail
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Wilbarston Primary School, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where love, respect, and kindness are at the heart of all we do. Inspired by the words of 1 Corinthians 16:14, “Let all you do be done in love,” we strive to create a community that empowers every learner to reach their full potential."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Wilbarston C of E Primary School. I am immensely proud to be the Head of School of such a caring and ambitious school where our vision is for children to develop into compassionate, courageous, persevering, and well-informed citizens of the world."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Wilbarston Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in North Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (88% in reading, 75% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Wilbarston Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Wilbarston Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 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 Wilbarston Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wilbarston Church of England Primary School are Cottingham Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 59% reading, 77% maths); Havelock Infant School (3 miles, Outstanding); Havelock Junior School (3.1 miles, Good, 74% reading, 71% maths); and Loatlands Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 68% reading, 66% maths).
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Cottingham Church of England Primary SchoolHavelock Infant SchoolHavelock Junior SchoolLoatlands Primary School
The trust
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School is one of 12 schools run by East Midlands Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 57% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
9.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (9.7%) received SEN support and 1 (1.6%) 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
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 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 Wilbarston Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is (Wilbarston) Fox Inn PH (after), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Northamptonshire (141).
Suspensions and exclusions
Wilbarston 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 multi-academy trust performance data; 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are excited to come to school. They enjoy their lessons because they say teachers make learning 'interesting and fun'. Pupils feel safe. They trust adults to help them if they need it. Pupils describe the school as being part of 'one big family'.
The school has high expectations for all pupils to achieve their best. Staff know the pupils very well and make sure that each pupil has what they need to thrive. Pupils benefit from support and encouragement. They appreciate the chance to develop their independence and work with their friends. They are very proud to share their achievements with others. Most pupils try their best and achieve well. This is particularly true for children in the early years.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has experienced some recent staff changes. The new team is united in its ambition for all pupils to do their best. The curriculum in many subjects has been refined. New approaches to the teaching of reading, mathematics and writing have raised expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils' outcomes in these subjects have improved as a result.
Recent changes have been made to what pupils learn in subjects in the wider curriculum, including history, computing and art. The school has thought carefully about how to organise what pupils learn in these subjects and when. Pupils enjoy learning new facts, for example about Queen Elizabeth I. However, while pupils can recall knowledge they have learned recently, they find it harder to remember information from further back. As a result, they struggle to make connections that could help them to understand more difficult concepts.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
19.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 88% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 25% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
15.5
Avg class size
13.0
Infant (KS1)
18.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Wilbarston Church of England Primary School
Term dates
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see North Northamptonshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Wilbarston Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wilbarston Church of England Primary School is in North Northamptonshire; for families living there:
- North Northamptonshire's school travel policy: Home to school transport policies and codes of conduct
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 North Northamptonshire is 9 (the median across 154 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 Wilbarston Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
39%
Available places
55 pupils
140 places
85 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 North Northamptonshire council
Places available
4,565
Applications
3,751
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across North Northamptonshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
11.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
62
Total Pupils
35
Boys
27
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
12.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£41,392
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,259
Per pupil
£445k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
15.1%
Persistent absence
53
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Wilbarston Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wilbarston Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wilbarston Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Wilbarston Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for Wilbarston Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wilbarston Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, North Northamptonshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Wilbarston Church of England Primary School?
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 39% of its 140 places.
How big are the classes at Wilbarston Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Wilbarston Church of England Primary School average 15.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Wilbarston Church of England Primary School?
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School has around 62 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wilbarston Church of England Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Wilbarston Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 15.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wilbarston Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Wilbarston 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 Wilbarston 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 North Northamptonshire is 9 (the median across 154 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Wilbarston Church of England Primary School?
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School is at School Lane, Wilbarston, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8QN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)