The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 365
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Headteacher Claire Cooke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Folville Rise, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCaldecote Community Primary School
Primary · 506m away
Fullhurst Community College
Secondary · 570m away
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Primary · 587m away
St Mary's Fields Academy
Primary · 855m away
Ravenhurst Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Cherryleas Assessment Centre
Miscellaneous · 1.3km away
Queensmead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Emmanuel Christian School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Folville Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Folville Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Folville Junior School?
Folville Junior School currently has 365 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Folville Junior School take?
Folville Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Folville Junior School?
Folville Junior School is in Leicester, LE3 1EE, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Folville Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Folville Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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