Montrose School, Leicester
Montrose School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leicester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 101st-highest of the 138 schools in Leicester with published results, and 10,359th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Montrose School in detail
Montrose School in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision is to create a school community where children are inspired, work hard to achieve their full potential and are caring and responsible individuals. Montrose Primary is situated in Aylestone in Leicester City. We have 420 children on full-time roll who are taught in 14 classes."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and photography.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Montrose School reached the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 75% in Leicester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 61% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Montrose School
For September 2026 entry, 69 families put Montrose School as their first choice and 110 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Montrose School are Granby Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 61% reading, 69% maths); Marriott Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 63% reading, 47% maths); Eyres Monsell Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 54% maths); and Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 55% reading, 55% maths).
Montrose School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Granby Primary SchoolMarriott Primary SchoolEyres Monsell Primary SchoolHoly Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Montrose School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 87% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (87%).
Who goes there
26.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (49%), Asian (16%) and Mixed (14%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is South Wigston Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Belvoir Drive East (opposite), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Montrose School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Montrose School issued 5 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Montrose School are Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School (0.7 miles); Lancaster Academy (1 mile); Sir Jonathan North Girls' College (1.1 miles); and South Wigston High School (1.5 miles).
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England SchoolLancaster AcademySir Jonathan North Girls' CollegeSouth Wigston High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Leicester published that the last place for 2026 entry went to a family 0.517 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from April 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Montrose School is an inclusive and welcoming place to learn. Pupils say that everyone matters. They enjoy positive relationships with staff and value the nurture and support they receive when they need it. Pupils are happy and safe here.
The school is ambitious for every pupil to have a good education. Staff help pupils understand the school's high expectations by being effective role models. Pupils behave well. They strive to show the school's 'RESPECT values'. For those who may find this more challenging, staff provide sensitive and constructive support.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Pupils learn from an engaging curriculum that covers a broad range of subjects. The school has identified the important knowledge that pupils need to know in all subjects. In most subjects, this is broken down so that pupils learn in a logical order. In a small number of subjects, the curriculum lacks the same clarity. In these subjects, teachers are not as accurate with their checks of pupils' learning.
The school wants the very best for pupils. They have focused on and prioritised the right things to improve the school's work over time. However, leaders do not check precisely what is working and what needs to change. The impact of actions is not as rapid as they intend.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2015 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
23.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
65 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 61% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 72% to 66% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
30.2
KS2
12
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Montrose School
October 2026
3 Sep 2026
9th July 2026
9 Jul 2026
September 2026
26 Jun 2026
July 2026
1 Jun 2026
June 2026
6 May 2026
April 2026
14 Apr 2026
From Montrose School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Montrose School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Montrose School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Montrose School is in Leicester; for families living there:
Apply to Leicester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Montrose School
Will you get a place at Montrose School? Get the admissions report
Your home postcode, set against Montrose School's admissions figures, in one report saved to your account.
What the report includes for Montrose School:
- The straight-line distance from your home to Montrose School.
- Last distance offered for 2026 entry, from Leicester's own figures, and how your distance compares each year.
- Applications, first choices and offers at Montrose School for 2014 to 2026 entry.
- How many families in Leicester got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
- The nearest state schools to your home, with Ofsted rating, demand and last distance offered where published.
- Key dates for September 2027 entry and how to apply.
£9.99 once
One school, inc. VAT. Or £19.99 for up to three schools.
Pro £9 a month, every report included, cancel any time
A report for any school, plus everything else in Pro.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
426 pupils
420 places
6 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leicester
Across Leicester council
Places available
4,828
Applications
3,626
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Leicester council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
63
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
17.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
453
Total Pupils
220
Boys
233
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,200
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,350
Per pupil
£2582k
Total funding
£170k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
17.2%
Persistent absence
384
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Montrose School
What are SATs results like at Montrose School?
Of the pupils at Montrose School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 66% did so in maths.
What is Montrose School's Ofsted rating?
Montrose School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2015, it was rated Good.
How close to Montrose School do you need to live?
Leicester published for September 2026 entry that the last place offered at Montrose School on distance went to a family 0.517 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Montrose School?
Montrose School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Montrose School?
Classes at Montrose School average 27.3 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Montrose School?
Montrose School has around 453 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Montrose School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Montrose School in 2024/25. 17.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Montrose School?
Apply through Leicester's coordinated admissions process, naming Montrose School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Montrose School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Montrose School?
Montrose School is at Wigston Lane, Aylestone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 8TN.
Sources: Leicester admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)