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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy

Leicester, LE2 0DRPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#5,234
of 13,686 nationally

About Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy

Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy in Leicester has been rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2019, and a subsequent ungraded visit in January 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained. The school’s leadership and management were also judged Good. This represents a significant turnaround from the school’s previous inspection in 2014, when it was rated Inadequate overall. On the most telling academic metric for a primary school, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits above the Leicester local authority average of 62%, placing Uplands 27th out of 82 similar schools in the area. Just 2% of pupils reached the higher standard across all three subjects, though 18% achieved the higher bar in maths specifically.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMelbourne Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE2 0DR
HeadteacherLucy Carlisle
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils468
Free School Meals (FSM)32.3%
School Capacity468 / 480 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallGymnasiumSports HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubGardeningBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy

Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.