Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Houghton-on-the-Hill, Leicester, LE7 9GDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Leicester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 47th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 April 2011, report published 10 May 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 October 2022
Pupils love coming to this school. They are proud of their welcoming school, where anyone new soon feels they belong. Pupils respect their helpful teachers. Pupils enjoy residential trips and visits from experts. Pupils appreciate the opportunities to learn to play musical instruments and play different sports. They learn to respect the natural world in outdoor activities. They care about the world and aim to be 'courageous advocates' to help others. They fundraise for charities. Older pupils are responsible helpers around the school. Pupils behave well. They model the school's values. Acts of kindness towards each other are commonplace. Pupils enjoy receiving rewards. They say that bullying is rare and teachers deal with it quickly when it occurs. Pupils feel safe. They trust staff to help them resolve any worries fairly. Pupils are keen to learn and achieve. Pupils work together as learning partners. They help each other to improve. Pupils use the complex vocabulary they learn to discuss interesting ideas. They enjoy reading a variety of books. They are confident solving problems in mathematics. They learn and remember more in many subjects.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not ensured that the curriculum sets out the precise knowledge that pupils should gain over time. Pupils do not consistently know and remember more in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum sets out what pupils should know, and when, in all subjects.
- In some subjects, curriculum leaders have not received the training they need. They are not yet able to provide clear guidance on how to improve the teaching of the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that all subject leaders have the skills and expertise they need so that they can lead their subjects and support teachers effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| Fernvale Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Woollerson
- Phone
- 01162412465
- Address
- Main Street, Houghton-on-the-Hill, Leicester, LE7 9GD
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 145974
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.