The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 30% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
30%
-32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 149
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 43%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- RISE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Katherine Ng-Bell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Astley Road, Leicester, LE9 7AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School?
St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School currently has 149 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School take?
St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School?
St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School is in Leicester, LE9 7AE, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Simon and St Jude 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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