Inglehurst Junior School

About Inglehurst Junior School

Inglehurst Junior School sits in the middle of the pack in Leicester when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes. Its 60% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths is just two percentage points below the local authority average of 62% for primary schools, placing it 41st out of 68 schools in the city. That puts it in the bottom half of Leicester primaries, but only just — the gap is narrow enough that a small cohort shift could nudge it above the line. For context, the top three schools in the area all score above 87 on the same metric, so Inglehurst is not among the highest flyers, but it is broadly in line with what most families in Leicester can expect from a typical state junior school.

Digging into the 2023/24 SATs results, the picture is mixed. Writing is the strongest subject, with 80% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 10% working at a higher level. Reading and maths both sit at a 104 average scaled score, with 66% and 74% reaching the expected standard respectively. The higher-achieving end is small — just 4% of pupils hit the higher standard across all three subjects, and only 19% did so in reading. Ofsted visited in November 2023 and rated the school Good across the board, including for quality of education, behaviour, personal development and leadership. That is a consistent improvement from its previous Good rating in 2013, where leadership and management were judged Outstanding; the current inspection found all areas solidly Good.

The school is oversubscribed — 310 pupils on roll against a capacity of 300 — and serves a community with high levels of disadvantage, with 43.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals. Facilities are strong for a state junior: there is a sports hall, gymnasium, ICT suite, music rooms, a forest school area and even a chapel. The SEN unit and provisions for a wide range of needs, from autistic spectrum disorder to hearing impairment and physical disability, make it a practical choice for families whose children require additional support. Clubs include coding, science, gardening, drama and choir, while sports on offer cover athletics, football, swimming, cricket and tennis. For parents who want a well-equipped, inclusive local school with solid but not exceptional results, Inglehurst is a sensible option, particularly if the nearest Outstanding-rated alternative — Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, 0.7 km away — does not suit their child's needs or faith background.

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