Located in Leicester, Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School currently has around 908 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 14.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 33.3%. white british pupils make up about 26.4% , followed by other white at 11.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Avebury Avenue, Leicester, LE4 0FQ |
| Website: | www.arhprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01162624003 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Ann-Marie Kedzior |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 120107 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/09/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 918 |
| Number of Pupils: | 908 |
| Number of Boys: | 454 |
| Number of Girls: | 454 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.4% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 33.30% | 302 |
| White British | 26.40% | 240 |
| Other White | 11.20% | 102 |
| Other Asian | 8.00% | 73 |
| African | 4.70% | 43 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 24 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 23 |
| Pakistani | 2.30% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 19 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 12 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Infant School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FG | - not rated | 330 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Junior School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FG | - not rated | 330 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Croft Primary School Malham Close , Beaumont Leys LE4 0UT | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stokes Wood Primary School Blackett Avenue , LE3 9BX | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | - not rated | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Community College Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emily Fortey School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.