The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
14% 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 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 480
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Hayley Holmes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Eastcourt Road, Knighton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3YA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOverdale Infant School
Primary · Very close
Leicester Partnership School
Pupil referral unit · 582m away
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 883m away
Lancaster Academy
Secondary · 900m away
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College
Secondary · 907m away
Leicester High School for Girls
Independent · 1.2km away
Water Leys Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Millgate School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Overdale Junior School?
Overdale Junior School currently has 480 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Overdale Junior School take?
Overdale Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Overdale Junior School?
Overdale Junior School is in Leicester, LE2 3YA, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Overdale Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Overdale Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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