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Shaftesbury Junior School

Leicester, LE3 0QEPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#11,098
of 13,686 nationally

About Shaftesbury Junior School

Shaftesbury Junior School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit below the Leicester local authority average, which is a notable point for parents weighing up their options. The school’s percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined stands at 48%, compared with the LA average of 62% for primary schools. That 14-point gap places Shaftesbury 54th out of 68 similar schools in Leicester, putting it in the bottom half of the local league table. Nationally, it ranks in the 81st percentile among all primary schools, meaning roughly four in five schools nationally achieve a higher combined expected score. The school’s reading and maths average scores are 101 and 103 respectively, while the proportion reaching the higher standard in those subjects is 11% and 16%. Writing is weaker, with only 4% of pupils reaching the higher standard. These figures suggest a school where core attainment is below the local norm, though not dramatically so for maths.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLatimer Street, Shaftesbury Junior School, Leicester, Leicester, LE3 0QE
HeadteacherKarl Stewart
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils241
Free School Meals (FSM)37.3%
School Capacity241 / 240 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballFootballCricketAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubArt ClubDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: shaftesbury.leicester.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Shaftesbury 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.