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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy
Melbourne Road, Highfields, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0DR, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.0 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
468
Capacity
480
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, this academy boasts 72% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction is commendable, with 88% recommending the school, although the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 8%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with solid academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Good range of subjects
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School keeps me informed
82%
Behaviour is good
82%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian59.4%
Asian Bangladeshi11.5%
Asian Pakistani7.9%
Black African6.2%
Asian Other5.6%
Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.9%
White British0.9%
Mixed Other0.6%
White Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.63217, -1.11418 · LE2 0DR
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN142787
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy rated by Ofsted?
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2019.
Is Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy a good school?
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy scores 73.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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