St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School

URN: 139200 • Leicester LE9 7AE

Overview

Name
St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School
URN
139200
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
RISE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rebecca Dolby-Molson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01455842138
Website
Visit
Address
Astley Road, Leicester LE9 7AE

Summary

St Simon and St Jude Church of England Primary School, located in Leicester, is a mixed academy sponsored by the RISE Multi Academy Trust. With a current enrolment of 149 pupils, the school has a capacity of 210 and serves a diverse community, with 43% of students eligible for free school meals. The school operates from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, with doors opening at 8:25 am, and offers a range of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and a breakfast club.

The school has a strong Christian ethos, promoting values of respect, inclusivity, and community cohesion. Daily acts of worship and Religious Education are integral to the curriculum, which follows Leicestershire guidelines and includes teachings about various world religions. St Simon and St Jude aims to foster high standards of behaviour and academic achievement, ensuring that all children receive appropriate welfare and pastoral care.

Founded in 1858, the school has deep historical roots within the local community. It transitioned to an academy in 2013 and adopted its current name in 2018 to better reflect its Christian values and strengthen ties with the parish church. The school is committed to building positive relationships with families to support each child's growth and development.

Key details

LA
Leicestershire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
RISE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
149
Boys
90
Girls
59
FSM %
43.00
Open date
2013-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 149 90 59 210 43.00
2024-09-11 160 89 71 210 42.50
2023-09-11 148 75 73 210 31.80
2022-09-11 148 75 73 210 31.80
2021-09-11 143 67 76 210 31.50
2020-09-11 163 78 85 210 30.70

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