Montrose School
Leicester, LE2 8TN · Leicester · primary school
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42nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.9/10 against 2,762 of them, against 3.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Montrose School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club. Sports activities include multi sports, football, street dance, cricket, football training, dodgeball, netball, and basketball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 453 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Montrose School
Overview
Montrose School is described as an "inclusive and welcoming place to learn" where pupils feel happy and safe. The report highlights a "deep ethos of care" and strong community links, with staff acting as effective role models who help pupils embody the school’s ‘RESPECT values’.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "engaging curriculum" with a "well-sequenced" mathematics programme and high-quality phonics teaching that fosters a "love for reading".
- The school provides an "inclusive learning environment" where adults are "skilled at adapting teaching" to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same content as their peers.
- Pastoral support is a strength, with "exemplary" work to improve attendance and efforts that "go beyond expectations" to help families overcome barriers.
- Early years provision ensures children make a "strong start" through "engaging and purposeful learning activities" led by skilled adults.
- Pupils enjoy "enriching experiences" such as residential trips and local history visits, which help nurture their interests and raise aspirations.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure curriculum knowledge is clearly identified and ordered across all subjects, as clarity is lacking in a small number of areas where teachers are "not as accurate with their checks of pupils’ learning".
- Leaders need to fully implement new systems to check the effectiveness of their work, as they currently lack a "precise understanding of what is working well and what requires further development".
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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