The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 474
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 23.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mr Gareth Denman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Brandon Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 6AZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Catherine Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Catherine Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Catherine Junior School?
Catherine Junior School currently has 474 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Catherine Junior School take?
Catherine Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Catherine Junior School?
Catherine Junior School is in Leicester, LE4 6AZ, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Catherine Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Catherine Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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