Is Humberstone Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 31 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 7th of 81 primary schools in Leicester. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Humberstone Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 81% of pupils at Humberstone Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Humberstone Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at Humberstone Junior School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Humberstone Junior School

Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, LE5 1AE

Local ranking7th of 81 primary schools in Leicester

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

360

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 31 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 81.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 20.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 90.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 88.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 90

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 357
Boys: 193 (55%)
Girls: 160 (45%)
Capacity: 360 (98% full)
SEND: 20.4%
FSM Eligible: 26.1%
EAL: 32.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 18.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.1
Budget per Pupil: £5,563/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 38.2%
White British: 23.1%
Asian Pakistani: 9.1%
Asian Other: 8.3%
White Other: 4.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.4%
Black African: 2.9%
Other: 2.6%

38.2%

Asian Indian

23.1%

White British

9.1%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01162767248

awilliams@humberstoneacademy.co.uk

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Main Street

Leicester, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 139983
UKPRN: 10042603
Establishment No.: 2237
Trust: ODYSSEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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