The Pochin School, based in Leicester, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
The Pochin School currently has around 137 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a indian background (52.6%). white british pupils make up about 36.5%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Lane, Leicester, LE7 3QL |
| Website: | www.pochin.bepschools.org |
| Telephone: | 01162692078 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Melanie Evans |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138838 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 140 |
| Number of Pupils: | 137 |
| Number of Boys: | 68 |
| Number of Girls: | 69 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 52.60% | 72 |
| White British | 36.50% | 50 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 3.60% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.70% | 1 |
| African | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pochin School School Lane , Barkby LE7 3QL | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pochin School School Lane , Barkby LE7 3QL | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Merton Primary School Cherry Drive , Syston LE7 2PT | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Merton Primary School Cherry Drive , Syston LE7 2PT | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP | 2out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Community College 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 2out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wreake Valley Community College Parkstone Road , Syston LE7 1LY | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wreake Valley Academy Parkstone Road , Syston LE7 1LY | 3out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.