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Overdale Junior School
Eastcourt Road, Knighton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3YA, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.5 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
480
Capacity
490
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving 62% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, which is above the national average. However, only 8% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school is better than 47% of others in the area, reflecting a decent level of performance for parents to consider.
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Last inspected: 11 September 2013Older 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.9%
Asian Indian29.8%
Asian Pakistani7.7%
Mixed Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.8%
Asian Bangladeshi3.3%
Asian Other3.1%
Black African2.9%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.60356, -1.11233 · LE2 3YA
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN145618
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Overdale Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Overdale Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2013.
Is Overdale Junior School a good school?
Overdale Junior School scores 46.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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