Market Harborough Church of England Academy
Fairfield Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Market Harborough Church of England Academy is a primary school in Market Harborough for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 6th of 15 primary schools in Market Harborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2019, report published 17 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 January 2025
Market Harborough Church of England Academy is a welcoming and inclusive place. Pupils say they are 'noticed and known'. They respect the caring staff and value the nurture and support they receive when they need it. Pupils are happy and safe here. The school is aspirational for all of its pupils. Most pupils achieve well, particularly in the core subjects of English and mathematics. They study a wide range of interesting topics and read books that enthuse them to learn new and ambitious vocabulary. Pupils enjoy the enriching experiences that the school provides. These include residential trips, visiting experts and learning outdoors. Pupils appreciate the many sporting and arts opportunities. These activities help to nurture their interests and talents. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils behave well in lessons. At social times, they make sure that no one is left out. Pupils take seriously the school's 'golden threads', such as 'being a community of learners'. They are proud to make their own contribution to school life. For instance, some are conscientious members of the well-being team, while others lead on fundraising. Pupils are always keen to 'be ready' and do their best.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, tasks do not enable pupils to make connections and deepen their understanding. Therefore, some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could. The school needs to ensure that the curriculum consistently supports pupils in making connections between different areas of knowledge, thinking critically and deepening their understanding, so all pupils fully achieve the ambitious aims that the school intends.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
392 pupils on roll, with places for 415
Schools near Market Harborough Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Ridgeway Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| Little Bowden School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Wellington Place Primary School | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Farndon Fields Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Co Headteacher Emmaline Tayler
- Phone
- 01858464112
- Address
- Fairfield Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9QH
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 141151
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.