Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School
131%
Capacity
552
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Charnwood community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 552 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (131% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Steve Dunn, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2455th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 45 in Charnwood.
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 107 applications for 52 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (118 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School include Library, Forest School, Art Studios, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Gardening, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Charnwood, Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Loughborough, Charnwood, LE12 8HP |
| Headteacher | Steve Dunn |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 552 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.4% |
| School Capacity | 552 / 420 (131% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2455th of 13,686
Nationally
206th of 1,353
In East Midlands
11th of 45
In Charnwood
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
118 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
107
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Street, Loughborough
Charnwood, LE12 8HP
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