Folville Junior School
Leicester, LE3 1EE · Leicester · primary school
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18th of 71 primary schools in Leicester we can score, 82 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.9/10 against 2,257 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Folville Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cross country, football, and dodgeball, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 355 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Folville Junior School
Overview
Folville Junior School is described as a “friendly and welcoming school” where pupils “enjoy their learning” and feel safe. The inspection confirms that the school has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” ensuring pupils are “well prepared for the next stage in their education.”
Strengths
- Leaders have “high expectations of all pupils,” resulting in hard work and strong achievement across the curriculum.
- The school offers an “ambitious curriculum” with “carefully considered steps” in English, enabling most Year 6 pupils to become “fluent readers.”
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting materials so they “can learn the same knowledge as their peers.”
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences, including musical instruments, sporting tournaments, and clubs, which “broadens pupils’ horizons.”
- Relationships are “respectful and positive,” with pupils taught to “respect each other’s differences” and take responsibility for their behaviour.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, planned curriculums are “not implemented in line with leaders’ expectations,” meaning teaching does not “sharply focus on the key knowledge and skills pupils need to learn.”
- The school should ensure teachers have the expertise to deliver the intended curriculum in all subjects so pupils build necessary knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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