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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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

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