The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ali Woollerson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Main Street, Houghton-on-the-Hill, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9GD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?
Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School take?
Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?
Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School is in Leicester, LE7 9GD, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Houghton-on-the-Hill 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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