SchoolScoresCatherine Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Brandon Street, Leicester, LE4 6AZ
0116 262 5896 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
110 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Leicester comparisons use the 89 of its 153 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 64 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 33rd highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 27th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 39 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 19th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 72 parents who had raised a concern Joint 41st highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 78% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 52nd highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leicester figures pool parents at the Leicester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
114 pupils in this year group.
43% — 17 points below the Leicester average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 43% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 57% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 56% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leicester. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 57th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.6% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 138th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 65th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 13.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 89.2% | 58.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 100th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 120th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 83rd lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 74th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 89th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 91% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 65th highest of 144 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 50% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 12.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Catherine Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025
- Taylor Road Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbey Mead Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shenton Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charnwood Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Lane Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Bridge Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Catherine Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Catherine Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 October 2023.
How did Catherine Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Catherine Junior School?
87% of the 110 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Catherine Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 120003.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.