The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
16% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 458
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mr Andy Owens and Miss Suzanne Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Wigston Lane, Aylestone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 8TN
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Montrose School's Ofsted rating?
Montrose School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Montrose School?
Montrose School currently has 458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Montrose School take?
Montrose School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Montrose School?
Montrose School is in Leicester, LE2 8TN, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Montrose School have a sixth form?
No, Montrose School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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