Overdale Junior School

A good academy converter school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Overdale Junior School.

Leicester, LE23YA Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 September 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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
Phone
1162883736
Website
overdale-jun.leicester.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145618
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Eastcourt Road, Knighton, Leicester, LE2 3YA
Website
www.overdale-jun.leicester.sch.uk/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
480 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
481
Free School Meals
12.3% (59 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
11.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.1 (5.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
96
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
481 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Opportunities, Achievement and Kindness"

Respect Resilience Responsibility Opportunities, Achievement and Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

Head of School Mrs Cross welcomes visitors and describes Overdale Junior School as values-driven, emphasising Respect, Resilience and Responsibility. The school has 16 mixed-ability classes and around 486 pupils, and offers on-site outdoor learning opportunities including Forest School, with a strong partnership with Overdale Infant School.

Facilities

16 classrooms with interactive screens well stocked library two sets of 30 laptops two sets of 30 iPads dedicated teaching kitchen (Food Routes) spacious assembly hall dining hall with kitchen all weather playgrounds large sports field wooded area with a stream Forest School bike shelter for storage on-site outdoor learning opportunities

Curriculum Highlights

Computing Art and Design DT Geography History Food Routes (Cooking) Forest School French Maths Music PE PHSE and RSHE RE Reading Science Writing

Admissions Criteria

Applications for a place at Overdale Junior School must be made through Leicester City Council's school admissions service. The school's published admissions number is 480 pupils. Information on how to apply, application forms and details of the local authority’s school admission criteria for 2026-27 entry are available on the Leicester scheme for the admission arrangements for pupils to schools 2026/27. All parents are invited to visit the school before completing the application, and there is a right of appeal if an application is refused. See Admissions Policy and related links for further guidance. Contact: Leicester City Council school admissions service; Start date guidance; Appeals timetable.

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