The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 137
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 6.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Miss Melanie Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, The Pochin School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3QL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Merton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Eastfield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Church Hill Infant School
Primary · 2.4km away
Church Hill Church of England Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Pochin School's Ofsted rating?
The Pochin School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Pochin School?
The Pochin School currently has 137 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Pochin School take?
The Pochin School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Pochin School?
The Pochin School is in Leicester, LE7 3QL, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Pochin School have a sixth form?
No, The Pochin School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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