The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 615
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 15.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mrs Trudie Colotto (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
East Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1TE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Crispin's School
Independent · Very close
Leicester Preparatory School
Independent · 351m away
Leicester Islamic Academy
Independent · 424m away
Avenue Primary School
Primary · 586m away
Miller House School
Independent · 767m away
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 843m away
Evington Park School
Independent · 857m away
Land of Learning Primary School
Independent · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John the Baptist CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School currently has 615 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John the Baptist CofE Primary School take?
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is in Leicester, LE2 1TE, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John the Baptist CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John the Baptist CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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