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Catherine Junior School
Goodgraded 25/10/2023Ages 7–11474 pupils
Catherine Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Leicester. The school has around 474 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/10/2023, Catherine Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Leicester can view Catherine Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Leicester (LE4 6AZ), Catherine Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 25/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)47%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)2%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake22.9%
Free school meals22.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language88.8%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.2%
Attendance94.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.9
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence19.2%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Leicester
All schools in Leicester →Catherine Infant SchoolOutstanding · 0.1 miTaylor Road Primary School0.3 miDarul Madinah Leicester Ltd0.5 miAbbey Mead Primary AcademyOutstanding · 0.4 miDarul Uloom Leicester0.6 miSaint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.5 mi
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