The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 357
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 25.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- ODYSSEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Annemarie Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRowlatts Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Merrydale Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
Independent · 1.9km away
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Ash Field School
Special school · 2.0km away
Ash Field Academy
Academy · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Humberstone Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Humberstone Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Humberstone Junior School?
Humberstone Junior School currently has 357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Humberstone Junior School take?
Humberstone Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Humberstone Junior School?
Humberstone Junior School is in Leicester, LE5 1AE, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Humberstone Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Humberstone Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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