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The Pochin School
School Lane, Barkby, The Pochin School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3QL, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.2 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
137
Capacity
140
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, achieving 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community connection. However, only 10% of students reach the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Behaviour is good
100%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
80%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian52.6%
White British36.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
White Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Location
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52.68000, -1.05687 · LE7 3QL
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138838
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.pochin.bepschools.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Pochin School rated by Ofsted?
The Pochin School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is The Pochin School a good school?
The Pochin School scores 72.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Pochin School?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Pochin School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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