Overdale Junior School
Leicester, LE2 3YA · Leicester · primary school
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23rd 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 the 4,236 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| 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.
Overdale Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the EcOverdale environmental club, choir, lunchtime art, and colouring clubs. Sports include basketball, netball, football, cross country, gymnastics, and multi-sports. Music lessons are available for guitar, woodwind, piano, and percussion. An after-school club is also provided.
Getting in
The published school roll is 489 pupils against a stated capacity of 490. 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 curriculum support pupils who fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Overdale Junior School
Overview
Overdale Junior School continues to be a good school, described as an "inclusive and caring" environment where pupils are proud of their cultural diversity. Leaders are ambitious for every pupil, fostering a community where children feel safe, happy, and confident to share their views.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, enjoy learning, and appreciate opportunities for residential trips, music, sports, and charity fundraising.
- The curriculum is well-designed, with leaders ensuring reading lies at the heart of education and teachers nurturing a "love of reading."
- Mathematics teaching is "ambitious and logically organised," with staff skilled at spotting misconceptions and using practical resources.
- Staff benefit from a "strong team ethos," with careful induction for new members and consideration for well-being.
- Pupils learn to respect different beliefs, develop resilience, and understand how to stay safe online and in relationships.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must evaluate thoroughly the effectiveness of support programmes for pupils with additional needs to ensure they have the "best possible impact."
- Leaders should ensure all teachers have the necessary knowledge and strategies to deliver subject curriculums consistently well, as delivery is not yet uniform across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with detailed records, well-trained staff who share concerns promptly, and appropriate checks on all adults working in the school.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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