SchoolScoresFolville Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Folville Rise, Leicester, LE3 1EE
0116 282 4368 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 April 2016.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
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 60th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 79th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 72nd highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 87% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 66th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%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
89 pupils in this year group.
67% — 7 points above the Leicester average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 22nd highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.5% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 51st highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 64th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 13.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 54th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.9% | 58.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 114th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 111th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 128th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 136th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 73rd highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 61% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.5 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 37th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 77% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 99th highest of 144 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 27% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 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
- Caldecote Community Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Imperial Avenue Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- St Mary's Fields Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ravenhurst Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queensmead Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsway Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Braunstone Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dovelands Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shaftesbury Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), improved significantly 2025 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Folville Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Folville Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 April 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Folville Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Folville Junior School?
80% of the 10 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Folville 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 120034.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.