Overdale Infant School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Overdale Infant School.

Leicester, LE23YA Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
21 September 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Eastcourt Road
Knighton
Leicester, LE23YA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145617
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Eastcourt Road, Knighton, Leicester, LE2 3YA
Age range
3-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
330
Free School Meals
7.9% (26 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
66
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
330 pupils
3-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Lighting the hearts and minds of our community"

Respect Responsibility Resilience

At Overdale Infant School we promote the fundamental British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Overdale Infant School. Head Teacher: Mrs Hayley Holmes. The page contains a welcoming message from the head and information about the school.

Facilities

Calm corners in every classroom Wide range of playtime activities including kick back football Trees used as a shaded calm natural space Opportunities to explore nature and read a book

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

High quality wraparound provision

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are decided by Leicester City Council. Oak Multi Academy Trust is the admission authority. PAN was decreased from 120 to 90 for the 2025-2026 academic year. A catchment area is in place and there is an appeals process described by the local authority.

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