Humberstone Junior School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, LE5 1AEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Humberstone Junior School is a primary school in Leicester for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. It ranks 3rd of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 31 October 2023, report published 4 December 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 31 October 2023

The school has the highest expectations and aspirations for all. Pupils like the way that staff push them to be the 'best versions of themselves' and to believe in their own ability. Pupils make the most of the high-quality teaching they receive across the curriculum. They excel in all subjects. However, it is not just in lessons that pupils get a fantastic deal. The school's work on personal development is outstanding. There is a plethora of wonderful opportunities to broaden pupils' horizons and help them become well-rounded, healthy, courteous citizens. The school's work to build pupils' strength of character is exemplary. Pupils feel at home in this inclusive, safe environment. They say, 'It's a very welcoming school - when new people arrive, they make friends easily,' and 'There are always people here to help you, whether with your learning or with other problems.' Pupils behave impeccably. They are polite and respectful to all. In class, pupils show a thirst for learning. They try their absolute best and consistently produce work of a high standard. On the playground, pupils play happily together. They are very proud of their school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

90 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%

81%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths20%

20%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

353 pupils on roll, with places for 360

Eligible for free school meals24.1%

24.1%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language34%

34%, 12.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.6%

15.6%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Humberstone Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Humberstone Infant Academy0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Falcons Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
St Joseph's Catholic Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Good53% met the expected standard
Merrydale Junior School0.8 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ODYSSEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Annemarie Williams
Address
Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, LE5 1AE
Local authority
Leicester
URN
139983

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.