Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
99%
Capacity
908
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 908 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 918 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ann-Marie Kedzior, it falls under Leicester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7352nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 68 in Leicester.
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 116 applications for 92 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 90 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Netball, Rounders, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Gardening, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Avebury Avenue, Leicester, Leicester, LE4 0FQ |
| Headteacher | Ann-Marie Kedzior |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 908 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.0% |
| School Capacity | 908 / 918 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7352nd of 13,686
Nationally
667th of 1,353
In East Midlands
40th of 68
In Leicester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed92
116
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
90 families put this school as their 1st choice (78% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Avebury Avenue, Leicester
Leicester, LE4 0FQ
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