St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Leicester, LE2 1TE · Leicester · primary school
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33rd 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 3,685 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a multisports golf club and attend a trip to the National Justice Museum. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 602 pupils against a stated capacity of 690. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the multisports golf club?
What Ofsted said about St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “proud to attend this inclusive, welcoming and diverse school” where values such as “forgiveness, resilience, love, koinonia and compassion” permeate daily life. The report describes an environment where children feel safe, behave extremely well, and enjoy an “ambitious, well-structured curriculum” in most subjects. Overall, the school is judged to be Good, having improved from its previous rating.
Strengths
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and expertly adapt learning, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- There is a “strong ethos and love of reading,” with a sequential phonics curriculum that is “consistently delivered” and particularly well taught in the early years.
- Subject leadership is a strength, with leaders demonstrating “expert subject knowledge” and “passion and enthusiasm” for their areas.
- Pupils show “kindness and tolerance” and are actively involved in leadership roles such as the school council and eco-warriors.
- Early years provision is strong, with a “bespoke curriculum” that builds precisely on children’s starting points in a “vibrant” learning environment.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum planning in “a few foundation subjects” is not as well developed or structured as in others, with insufficient focus on the specific knowledge pupils need to learn.
- In the early years, staff sometimes become “immersed in play” and do not communicate well enough or check pupils’ understanding, which is recognised as a training need.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders ensuring vulnerable pupils receive necessary support and staff being well trained.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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