Church Hill Church of England Junior School
Leicester, LE4 8DE · Leicestershire · primary school
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139th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,465 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 2.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 41% | 1.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 26% | 0.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Church Hill Church of England Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Church Hill Church of England Junior School
Overview
Church Hill Church of England Junior School continues to be a good school, providing a "happy, calm and purposeful learning environment where pupils flourish." Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a community where pupils are "caring, responsible and respectful" and feel safe and supported. The school is praised for its broad curriculum, effective teaching in core subjects, and strong personal development opportunities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with clear plans that ensure new knowledge builds on prior learning for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
- Reading is taught systematically with expert support, helping pupils become "confident readers" through a focus on fluency, comprehension, and diverse texts.
- Mathematics is "well planned and taught" using a structured approach, keeping pupils "highly engaged" and eager for challenge.
- Personal development is driven by an "exceptionally well-planned range of opportunities," including theatre visits, first aid training, and charity work.
- Staff and parents view the school as a supportive community, with leaders ensuring staff workload is "acceptable" and pupils feel valued.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum plans in a "very small number of subjects" precisely identify the key knowledge pupils need to learn, rather than leaving teachers to decide this themselves.
- The school needs to develop a "consistent approach" to assessing learning in foundation subjects to systematically identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff receive appropriate training and concerns are followed up quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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