The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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.
13% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 226
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clair Dedman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Armadale Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElmbrook School
Pupil referral unit · 525m away
Keyham Lodge School
Academy · 692m away
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 869m away
Orchard Mead Academy
Secondary · 991m away
Nether Hall School
Special school · 997m away
Netherhall Mead Academy
Academy · 997m away
Humberstone Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Humberstone Infant Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Josephs Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Josephs Catholic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Josephs Catholic Academy?
St Josephs Catholic Academy currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Josephs Catholic Academy take?
St Josephs Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Josephs Catholic Academy?
St Josephs Catholic Academy is in Leicester, LE5 1HF, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Josephs Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Josephs Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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