SchoolScoresHumberstone Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ODYSSEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, LE5 1AE
0116 276 7248 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 31 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
56 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 67th 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. | 89% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 63rd highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 48th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 45 parents who had raised a concern Joint 54th highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 78% | 75% |
| 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
90 pupils in this year group.
81% — 21 points above the Leicester average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 81% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 44th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.1% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 91st highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 13.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 76th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.2% | 58.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 98th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 94th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 60th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 64th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 8th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.7 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 144 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 97% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 41.9% | 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
- Humberstone Infant Academy 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024
- Falcons Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Merrydale Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kestrel Mead Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Merrydale Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Thurnby Mead Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scraptoft Valley Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Barnabas CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Humberstone Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Humberstone Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 October 2023.
How did Humberstone Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Humberstone Junior School?
80% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Humberstone 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 139983.
- 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.