Hallam Fields, Birstall
Long Meadow Way, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hallam Fields, Birstall is a primary school in Leicester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 17th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2024, report published 16 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
Hallam Fields is an inclusive and highly ambitious school. The school expects all pupils to achieve well. This expectation includes disadvantaged pupils. The curriculum is aspirational. As a result, pupils make good progress and the quality of education provided is good. The school's '6Rs': reciprocity, respect, responsibility, resilience, resourcefulness and reflection, are lived out by pupils and staff. Pupils interact with each other and staff with high levels of respect and courtesy. Pupils are happy at this school. One pupil said: 'All the teachers are really nice at Hallam Fields. They always help us in our lessons and they teach us really well. Our school is just a really nice place to be.' Pupils know and consistently follow the school's three 'golden rules': 'be ready, be respectful and be safe'. They listen intently in lessons and demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning. Pupils ask and answer questions with enthusiasm. They enjoy working both independently and collaboratively. Pupils cooperate well and support as well as challenge each other. The school's character development offer is exceptional. This work links to the school's '6Rs'. It explores the school's definition of character and is tailored to the school's unique vision and values.
What the school should improve
- Recent adaptations to the curriculum planning for foundation subjects are having a considerable impact. However, some of these changes are recent and gaps in pupils' knowledge are not consistently identified and closed. Leaders should ensure that gaps in knowledge are consistently identified and used to adapt future teaching so that the school's ambitious curriculum has the impact that leaders aspire to.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
190 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Hallam Fields, Birstall
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Glebelands Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Richard Hill Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Multi-faith
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ifat Sultana
- Phone
- 01162670550
- Address
- Long Meadow Way, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3LL
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 144749
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.