Folville Junior School
Folville Rise, Leicester, LE3 1EEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Folville Junior School is a primary school in Leicester for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. It ranks 60th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 April 2016, report published 20 May 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
Folville Junior School is a friendly and welcoming school. Pupils enjoy their learning and are happy to come to school. They feel safe and are kept safe here. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils. As a result, they work hard and achieve well across the curriculum. By the end of Year 6, pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils talk with confidence and enthusiasm about their learning. Relationships between staff and pupils are respectful and positive. Pupils are taught to respect each other's differences. They learn to take responsibility for their own behaviour and behave well. Pupils say that there are trusted adults they can talk to if they have a problem. They say that if bullying happens, staff deal with it well. The school offers pupils a wide range of experiences. The programme for personal development broadens pupils' horizons and develops their character during their time at this school. Pupils take part in performances, for example 'Folville's Got Talent'. They learn how to play musical instruments, such as the violin, flute and ukulele. Many pupils take part in sporting tournaments for football, cross-country and athletics.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the planned curriculums are not implemented in line with leaders' expectations. Teaching does not sharply focus on the key knowledge pupils need to learn. Consequently, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers have the expertise to deliver the intended curriculum in all subjects so that pupils build the knowledge and skills they need.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
355 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Folville Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecote Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Imperial Avenue Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Mary's Fields Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 62% met the expected standard |
| Ravenhurst Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| Queensmead Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Claire Cooke
- Phone
- 01162824368
- Address
- Folville Rise, Leicester, LE3 1EE
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 120034
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.