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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy

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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy

Melbourne Road, Highfields, Leicester, LE2 0DR

A Good-rated primary school in Leicester where 72% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
468
Ages
7-11
FSM
32.3%
Capacity
480
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
78.0%
Writing
80.0%
Maths
83.0%
RWM Combined
72.0%

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About Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy

Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy is a primary school in Leicester, Leicester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 17 responses), 88% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 468 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DR | More schools in Leicester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Mar 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy

What is Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy's Ofsted rating?
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 17 responses): 88% of parents would recommend Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy.
What are Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy's latest exam results?
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy located?
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy is a primary school in Leicester, Leicester (LE2 0DR).
How many pupils attend Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy?
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy has around 468 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy with other schools?
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