Foxton Primary School is a primary school in Market Harborough, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Foxton Primary School currently has around 93 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.2% boys and 54.8% girls. Around 19.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.3%). irish traveller (traveller of irish heritage) pupils make up about 12.9%

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.

School Information

Address: Gallow Field Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7QZ
Website: http://www.foxton.leics.sch.uk
Telephone: 01858545328
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Leicestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr George Norman
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 151090

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/02/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 105
Number of Pupils: 93
Number of Boys: 42
Number of Girls: 51

Ethnicity

White British76.30%71
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)12.90%12
White and Asian5.40%5
White and Black Caribbean2.20%2
Gypsy/Roma1.10%1
Other Mixed1.10%1
Irish1.10%1
Chinese0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Foxton Primary School
Gallow Field Road , Foxton LE16 7QZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school - Mixed More About School
Foxton Primary School
Gallow Field Road , Foxton LE16 7QZ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter - Mixed More About School
Wellington Place Primary School
Airfield Road , LE16 7BY
- not rated 2,328 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School
School Lane , Lubenham LE16 9TW
3out of 4 2,690 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School
School Lane , Lubenham LE16 9TW
- not rated 2,690 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.