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Overdale Junior School

Leicester, LE2 3YAPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#4,537
of 13,686 nationally

About Overdale Junior School

Overdale Junior School is a state primary in Leicester that serves 480 pupils, just ten shy of its official capacity of 490, suggesting it is running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools and indicates a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many schools in the city. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, catering for children aged seven to eleven. While the data does not include specific admission oversubscription figures, the fact that the school is operating at 98% capacity implies strong local demand. This is a school that appears to be comfortably full without being overcrowded, drawing from families who are actively choosing it as their preferred option within Leicester’s primary landscape.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEastcourt Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE2 3YA
HeadteacherHayley Holmes
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils480
Free School Meals (FSM)12.9%
School Capacity480 / 490 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryArt StudiosForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSensory RoomMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballDanceGymnasticsRoundersAthleticsCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingScience ClubChessEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Overdale Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.