St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School
Leicester, LE9 7AE · Leicestershire · primary school
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197th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 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 — 0.3/10 against 1,884 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. 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 (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 140 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school continues to deliver high-quality education with “excellent” behaviour and a strong focus on pupil well-being. Leaders and staff are described as proud and supported, ensuring pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent” behaviour, showing respect for one another and a keenness to display “positive attitudes to their learning.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious and well-planned,” allowing pupils to build knowledge progressively and produce work of a “high standard.”
- Reading is a clear priority, with effective phonics teaching in early years and targeted support for those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and access the full curriculum, achieving well through adapted teaching.
- Personal development is prioritised, with pupils developing resilience, confidence, and an understanding of “fundamental British values.”
Areas to improve
- Some pupils are “absent from school too often,” preventing them from benefiting fully from the curriculum; the school must ensure these pupils receive necessary support to attend regularly.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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