St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Astley Road Leicester LE9 7AE |
| Phone | 01455842138 |
| Reference Number | 139200 |
St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School has demonstrated effective measures to uphold the standards established in its previous inspection. The school has high expectations regarding pupil achievement and behavior, evident through the positive attitudes displayed by students towards their learning. Behaviour is exemplary, and students are happy and enjoy attending the school, where they receive adequate support for emotional well-being and personal development. The school’s inclusive approach ensures that pupils with special educational needs are well-supported and actively participate in all aspects of the curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 149 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.4%
Girls: 39.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| 2 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| 3 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | 12 | 6 | 18 |
| 5 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 6 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.1% |
| White, Other | 8.7% |
| African | 6.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 25 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 04 May 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations of pupil achievement and behavior
- Excellent behaviour and positive attitudes among pupils
- Strong supportive environment for mental health and well-being
- Well-planned and ambitious curriculum from early years to Year 6
- Effective identification and support of pupils with SEND
- Priority given to reading with skilled phonics instruction
- Range of extra-curricular activities enhancing personal development
- Strong relationships with families to promote attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 30% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | ||
| Writing | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | 0.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Newlands Community Primary School
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Meadow View Farm School
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Barwell Infant School
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1.63 miles |
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Barwell Church of England Academy
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Manorfield Church of England Primary School
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2.15 miles |
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Thurlaston Church of England Primary School
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Hinckley Parks Primary School
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Huncote Primary School
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Richmond Primary School
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Sharnford Church of England Primary School
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Burbage Junior School
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Burbage Church of England Infant School
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The Cedars
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The Hinckley School
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Hastings High School
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Redmoor Academy
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Dovetree School
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Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy
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