Inglehurst Junior School is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Inglehurst Junior School currently has around 310 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 43.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 28.4%. other white pupils make up about 18.1% , followed by african at 18.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ingle Street, Leicester, LE3 9FS |
| Website: | www.inglehurst-jun.leicester.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01162624598 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanna Lowe |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 120016 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 310 |
| Number of Boys: | 166 |
| Number of Girls: | 144 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 28.40% | 88 |
| Other White | 18.10% | 56 |
| African | 18.10% | 56 |
| Indian | 8.10% | 25 |
| Other Asian | 6.10% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.50% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 2.60% | 8 |
| Other Black | 2.60% | 8 |
| Chinese | 2.30% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglehurst Junior School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Infant School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | - not rated | 73 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Infant School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 1out of 4 | 73 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF | - not rated | 733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF | - not rated | 733 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 441 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Herewoode Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emily Fortey School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | - not rated | 941 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Park School Western Park , Hinckley Road LE3 6HX | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fosse Way School 72 Fosse Road South , LE3 0QD | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.