Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School
URN: 120136 • Leicester LE7 9GD
Overview
- Name
- Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 120136
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jan Knox (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Main Street, Leicester LE7 9GD
Summary
Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school located in the village of Houghton on the Hill, Leicester. Catering to boys and girls aged 4-11, the school has a current enrolment of 199 pupils, with a capacity for 210. The school is deeply rooted in its Christian ethos, promoting values such as kindness, forgiveness, respect, and courage, which are integral to its community culture.
The school offers a creative curriculum that emphasizes essential skills in reading, writing, and numeracy, aiming to support the academic, social, spiritual, and emotional development of all pupils. Houghton-on-the-Hill Primary School maintains strong ties with St Catharine’s Church, fostering a supportive environment that enhances spiritual awareness and community involvement.
The leadership team prioritizes mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that pupils feel valued and empowered. The school welcomes families of all faiths and backgrounds, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity while upholding its Christian values. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and can arrange visits to learn more about its offerings.
The school offers a creative curriculum that emphasizes essential skills in reading, writing, and numeracy, aiming to support the academic, social, spiritual, and emotional development of all pupils. Houghton-on-the-Hill Primary School maintains strong ties with St Catharine’s Church, fostering a supportive environment that enhances spiritual awareness and community involvement.
The leadership team prioritizes mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that pupils feel valued and empowered. The school welcomes families of all faiths and backgrounds, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity while upholding its Christian values. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and can arrange visits to learn more about its offerings.
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Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 199
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 93
- FSM %
- 5.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-01-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 199 | 106 | 93 | 210 | 5.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 199 | 106 | 93 | 210 | 5.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 199 | 106 | 93 | 210 | 5.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 199 | 106 | 93 | 210 | 5.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 199 | 106 | 93 | 210 | 5.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 199 | 106 | 93 | 210 | 5.00 |
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