Catherine Junior School
URN: 120003 • Leicester LE4 6AZ
Overview
- Name
- Catherine Junior School
- URN
- 120003
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Badge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162625896
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brandon Street, Leicester LE4 6AZ
Summary
Catherine Junior School is a community primary school located in Leicester, accommodating approximately 474 pupils with a capacity of 480. The school promotes an inclusive environment where all children are welcomed, and it aims to foster high standards of learning and personal development. The curriculum is designed to inspire independent, life-long learners through engaging experiences that encourage creativity, confidence, and cultural awareness.
The school emphasizes the importance of personal development alongside academic success, encapsulated in their guiding framework known as the Catherine Code. This framework helps students develop key values that contribute to a positive school atmosphere, with opportunities for reflection and recognition of achievements through weekly assemblies and classroom activities.
Catherine Junior School follows the admission policies set by Leicester City Council, and parents are encouraged to contact the local authority for specific admission arrangements. The school is committed to supporting its diverse community, with a focus on providing a nurturing environment for all students to thrive. For more information, visit their website at www.catherine-jun.leicester.sch.uk.
The school emphasizes the importance of personal development alongside academic success, encapsulated in their guiding framework known as the Catherine Code. This framework helps students develop key values that contribute to a positive school atmosphere, with opportunities for reflection and recognition of achievements through weekly assemblies and classroom activities.
Catherine Junior School follows the admission policies set by Leicester City Council, and parents are encouraged to contact the local authority for specific admission arrangements. The school is committed to supporting its diverse community, with a focus on providing a nurturing environment for all students to thrive. For more information, visit their website at www.catherine-jun.leicester.sch.uk.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 474
- Boys
- 251
- Girls
- 223
- FSM %
- 23.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 474 | 251 | 223 | 480 | 23.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 477 | 256 | 221 | 480 | 23.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 469 | 262 | 207 | 480 | 21.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 469 | 262 | 207 | 480 | 21.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 471 | 262 | 209 | 480 | 18.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 498 | 272 | 226 | 480 | 16.10 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.