St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
89%
Capacity
615
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 615 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 690 places).
Ofsted has rated St John the Baptist CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Trudie Colotto, it falls under Leicester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5292nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 68 in Leicester.
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 127 applications for 72 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John the Baptist CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | East Avenue, Leicester, Leicester, LE2 1TE |
| Headteacher | Trudie Colotto |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 615 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.8% |
| School Capacity | 615 / 690 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5292nd of 13,686
Nationally
474th of 1,353
In East Midlands
26th of 68
In Leicester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed72
127
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
East Avenue, Leicester
Leicester, LE2 1TE
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