St Josephs Catholic Academy
74%
Capacity
226
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Josephs Catholic Academy
St Josephs Catholic Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 226 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Josephs Catholic Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clair Dedman, it falls under Leicester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11440th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 56th out of 68 in Leicester.
St Josephs Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 30 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
St Josephs Catholic Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.0/5 from 6 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Josephs Catholic Academy include Music Rooms, Library, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Dance, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Choir, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, St Josephs Catholic Academy 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Armadale Drive, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 1HF |
| Headteacher | Clair Dedman |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 226 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.4% |
| School Capacity | 226 / 307 (74% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11440th of 13,686
Nationally
1099th of 1,353
In East Midlands
56th of 68
In Leicester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
47%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
44
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Josephs Catholic Academy
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Contact Information
Armadale Drive, Leicester
Leicester, LE5 1HF
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