Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester LE5 1AE
10 simple reasons to choose Humberstone Junior Academy
State junior school (academy converter) in Humberstone, Leicester.
For pupils aged 7 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Humberstone Junior Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Leicester and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles.
On average, 29.3 pupils per class and 22.4 pupils per teacher.
In the top 31% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Odyssey Educational Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 2 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2016.
Find another school near Humberstone Junior Academy
Independent Prep Schools
St Crispin's School Prep (2.8 miles); Leicester Preparatory School (3.2 miles); Leicester High School for Girls, Juniors (3.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School (2.6 miles); Inglehurst Junior School (3.6 miles); Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, Leicester (4.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
St Crispin's School (2.8 miles); Leicester High School for Girls (3.5 miles); Leicester Grammar School (5.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Rushey Mead Academy (2 miles); Soar Valley College (2.1 miles); Sir Jonathan North Community College (4.1 miles).