The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Multi-faith 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
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Multi-faith
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ifat Sultana
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Long Meadow Way, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 3LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighcliffe Primary School and Community Centre
Primary · 837m away
Glebelands Primary School
Primary · 996m away
Longslade Community College
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Stonehill High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Cedars Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
ALP Leicester
Independent · 1.2km away
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall
Primary · 1.6km away
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hallam Fields, Birstall's Ofsted rating?
Hallam Fields, Birstall was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hallam Fields, Birstall?
Hallam Fields, Birstall currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hallam Fields, Birstall take?
Hallam Fields, Birstall caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hallam Fields, Birstall?
Hallam Fields, Birstall is in Leicester, LE4 3LL, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hallam Fields, Birstall have a sixth form?
No, Hallam Fields, Birstall does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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