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Hallbrook Primary School

Harborough, LE9 6WXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Apr 2026
KS2 Results
33%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#13,084
of 13,686 nationally

About Hallbrook Primary School

Hallbrook Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 83 applications for just 26 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.19. Of those applicants, 23 put the school as their first preference, and all 23 received an offer. That level of demand suggests parents see something worth pursuing here, even though the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Requires Improvement overall. The inspection found personal development to be Good, but quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all require improvement, as does early years provision. The previous inspection in 2014 had rated the school Good across the board, so the drop in rating is notable. Still, the oversubscription figures indicate that many families in Harborough remain keen on Hallbrook, perhaps drawn by its size or local reputation.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHallbrook Road, Hallbrook Primary School, Broughton Astley, Harborough, LE9 6WX
HeadteacherTim Barrow
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils169
Free School Meals (FSM)14.8%
School Capacity169 / 210 (80% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosPlaying FieldsICT SuiteDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisCricketNetballSwimmingFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubEco ClubFilm ClubChoirGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: hallbrook.leics.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hallbrook Primary School

Hallbrook Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.