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St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School

Astley Road, Leicester, LE9 7AE, Leicestershire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.6 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
149
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly excelling in the expected standards for reading, writing, and mathematics, ranking in the top 3% nationally. However, only 30% of students meet the expected standards, and there are no pupils achieving the higher standard, which may be a concern for parents seeking more advanced academic opportunities. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 63% recommending the school, indicating room for improvement in community engagement.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 25 June 2019Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.30%Bottom 3% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Parent View (19 responses)
3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
95%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
16% disagree
My child makes good progress
84%
School has high expectations
84%
My child feels safe
79%
My child is happy
79%
Progress is communicated
79%
School responds to concerns
74%
Behaviour is good
68%
School supports development
68%
I'd recommend this school
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.1%
White Other8.7%
Black African6.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed Other2.0%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Location
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52.57561, -1.30916 · LE9 7AE

School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139200
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?

St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2019.

Is St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School a good school?

St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School scores 7.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School?

Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.

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