Overdale Junior School
Eastcourt Road, Knighton, Leicester, LE2 3YAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Overdale Junior School is a primary school in Leicester for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. It ranks 52nd of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 September 2013, report published 2 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2022
This is an inclusive and caring school. Pupils are proud of their culturally diverse school. They appreciate their helpful teachers. Leaders are ambitious about what every pupil can achieve. Pupils enjoy residential trips and visits to interesting places. Pupils appreciate opportunities to learn musical instruments and play different sports. They learn to respect the natural world in outdoor activities. They learn about healthy choices in cookery classes. They care about others and have opportunities to fundraise for charities. These activities enrich their learning. Pupils behave well. They want to do their best. They proudly tell their parents and carers about the rewards they earn. Pupils say that bullying is rare. They trust staff to help them resolve any worries fairly. Pupils feel safe and happy. They are confident to share their views and they feel listened to. Pupils are keen to learn and achieve well. They enjoy reading a variety of books. They are confident to solve problems in mathematics. They learn complex vocabulary that helps them to discuss interesting ideas. They relish remembering and building on what they have learned before. Sometimes, pupils do not receive the support they need to keep up in all lessons.
What the school should improve
- Leaders identify pupils who have additional needs promptly. Programmes of support are put in place. However, leaders do not measure precisely enough the effectiveness of this support. They cannot be sure that it is having the best possible impact for pupils. Leaders should evaluate thoroughly the effectiveness of any adaptations, additional help and programmes of support to ensure that pupils' needs are met in the best possible way.
- Senior leaders and the trust have worked hard to develop staff's subject and pedagogical knowledge. They have put in place detailed plans for all subjects. Curriculum leaders do not yet help all teachers to consistently improve their delivery of the subjects they teach. This means that pupils do not always develop their knowledge over time as securely as they could. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the necessary knowledge and strategies to deliver subject curriculums effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
118 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
489 pupils on roll, with places for 490
Schools near Overdale Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overdale Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Water Leys Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Avenue Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Leicester Islamic Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hayley Holmes
- Phone
- 01162883736
- Address
- Eastcourt Road, Knighton, Leicester, LE2 3YA
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 145618
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.