Is Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 8 September 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 35th of 81 primary schools in Leicester. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 55% of pupils at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School

Avebury Avenue, Leicester, LE4 0FQ

Local ranking35th of 81 primary schools in Leicester

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

918

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 September 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 8 September 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 55.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 67.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 74.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 121

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 908
Boys: 447 (51%)
Girls: 434 (49%)
Capacity: 918 (96% full)
SEND: 11.6%
FSM Eligible: 15.2%
EAL: 51.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.5%
SEN Support: 10.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 38.6
Budget per Pupil: £5,990/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 33.4%
White British: 26.6%
White Other: 11.3%
Asian Other: 8.1%
Black African: 4.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.7%
Other: 2.5%
Asian Pakistani: 2.3%

33.4%

Asian Indian

26.6%

White British

11.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01162624003

office@aldermanrichardhallam.leicester.sch.uk

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Avebury Avenue

Leicester, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 120107
UKPRN: 10076156
Establishment No.: 2385

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