SchoolScoresHallam Fields, Birstall
Free school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Multi-faith
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Long Meadow Way, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3LL
0116 267 0550 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Leicester comparisons use the 89 of its 153 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 64 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 38th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern Joint 11th highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 56th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leicester figures pool parents at the Leicester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
85% — 22 points above the Leicestershire average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 85% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leicestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 97 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Multi-faith school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 99th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 139th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 110th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 134th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.5 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 138th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 89th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 99th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 70th highest of 144 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 12.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glebelands Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Riverside Community Primary School Birstall 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Richard Hill CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mowmacre Hill Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beaumont Lodge Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rothley CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodstock Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), some aspects weaker 2025 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heatherbrook Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hallam Fields, Birstall's Ofsted rating?
Hallam Fields, Birstall was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2024.
How did Hallam Fields, Birstall do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 23 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hallam Fields, Birstall?
86% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Hallam Fields, Birstall to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hallam Fields, Birstall oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put Hallam Fields, Birstall as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144749.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.