Hallam Fields, Birstall is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a multi-faith religious character.
Hallam Fields, Birstall currently has around 201 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 14.4% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.6%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 43.3%. white british pupils make up about 29.4%
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: | Long Meadow Way, Leicester, LE4 3LL |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01162670550 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Ifat Sultana |
| Religious character: | Multi-faith |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 144749 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 201 |
| Number of Boys: | 97 |
| Number of Girls: | 104 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 43.30% | 87 |
| White British | 29.40% | 59 |
| Other Mixed | 7.00% | 14 |
| Other White | 6.00% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 4.00% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.00% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 5 |
| African | 1.50% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallam Fields, Birstall Long Meadow Way , Birstall LE4 3LL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Greengate Lane , Birstall LE4 3DL | - not rated | 914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Greengate Lane , Birstall LE4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovelands Junior School C.O. Glebelands Primary School Chancel Road , LE4 2WF | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebelands Primary School Chancel Road , LE4 2WF | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stonehill High School Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longslade Community College Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longslade Community College Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.