SchoolScoresUplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
Melbourne Road, Highfields, Leicester, LE2 0DR
0116 253 8407 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 March 2019.
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 29 January 2025: 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
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 43rd highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 68th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 38th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern 70th highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 9% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 46th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). 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
120 pupils in this year group.
72% — 12 points above the Leicester average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 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 | 80% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 30th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.3% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 109th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 100th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 13.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 81.6% | 58.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 20th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 29th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 103rd lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 122nd lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 28th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.8 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 22nd highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 88% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 109th highest of 144 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 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
- Uplands Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Highfields Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Al-Islamia Institute for Education 0.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Sparkenhoe Community Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Medway Community Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charnwood Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Spinney Hill Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shenton Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bridge Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy's Ofsted rating?
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 March 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy?
88% of the 17 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy 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 142787.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.