Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School

How places are decided at Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School

Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?

Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School has 203 pupils on roll.

What ages does Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School take?

Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School located?

Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School is located in Leicester, LE7 9GD, Leicestershire.

How do I apply to Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?

Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?

On offer day for 2023-24 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School was 2.18 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?

When Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After” children who are: — (i) in the care of a local authority or (ii) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see definition in section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989). Children who were previously “looked after” but either: (i) immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements order or special guardianship order (In such circumstances a letter from the last Local Authority which the child was in the care of will be required). (i) appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children who live in the catchment area of Houghton on the Hill Primary School. The child’s place of residence is taken to be the parental home. Living in the catchment area does not guarantee a place at the catchment school; 3. Children who will have an older sibling attending Houghton on the Hill Primary School at the same time. Sibling is defined in these arrangements as including natural brother or sister, half-brother or sisters, and legally adopted child being regarded as a brother o r sister, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.6% of pupils at Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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