The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 552
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- HALL ORCHARD BARROW CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Steve Dunn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Street, Barrow-upon-Soar, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8HP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHumphrey Perkins School
Secondary · 486m away
Quorn Hall School
Independent · 576m away
Rawlins Community College
Secondary · 1.9km away
Rawlins
Secondary · 1.9km away
Homefield College
Special school · 2.0km away
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Sileby Redlands Community Primary School
Primary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School?
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School currently has 552 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School take?
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School?
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School is in Loughborough, LE12 8HP, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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