Shaftesbury Junior School
Leicester, LE3 0QE · Leicester · primary school
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50th 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 — 2.6/10 against 1,990 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 41% | 1.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.74 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shaftesbury Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment in maths? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in reading?
What Ofsted said about Shaftesbury Junior School
Overview
Shaftesbury Junior School is described as a "happy school" with a "family feel" where pupils enjoy their learning and feel safe. Leaders have established an ambitious, multi-cultural curriculum and maintain high expectations for pupil behaviour and personal development. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with parents and staff expressing strong satisfaction with the positive atmosphere and provision.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes" towards their work and each other, behaving in a "polite and respectful" manner.
- There is a "sharp focus on reading" with a consistent approach to teaching phonics and a "strong culture of reading" where books are valued.
- Mathematics is well-planned, allowing pupils to build understanding progressively and use precise vocabulary such as "equivalent fraction".
- Staff provide "strong support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the full curriculum.
- Leaders promote equality and diversity effectively, with pupils showing a "strong grasp of different faiths" and understanding British values.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is "not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some subjects," requiring leaders to complete reviews to ensure clarity on key knowledge.
- In some subjects, leaders have not identified "precisely the key knowledge that pupils need to learn," leading to occasions where pupils are unclear about their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of care," detailed record-keeping, and prompt reporting of concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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