Is Harby Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 29 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 122nd of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Harby Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Harby Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Harby Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Harby Church of England 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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Harby Church of England Primary School

School Lane, Harby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4BZ

Local ranking122nd of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 29 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 64.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 14

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 80
Boys: 40 (60%)
Girls: 27 (40%)
Capacity: 105 (64% full)
SEND: 20.0%
FSM Eligible: 28.8%
EAL: 1.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.3%
SEN Support: 13.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.4
Budget per Pupil: £9,339/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.5%
Gypsy/Roma: 3.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%
White Other: 1.3%
Mixed Other: 1.3%

87.5%

White British

3.8%

Gypsy/Roma

3.8%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01949860553

office.school@harby.leics.sch.uk

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School Lane

Melton Mowbray, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 120132
UKPRN: 10080198
Establishment No.: 3039

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