Overdale Junior School

URN: 120022 • Leicester LE2 3YA

Overview

Name
Overdale Junior School
URN
120022
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Juliet Hart (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Eastcourt Road, Leicester LE2 3YA

Summary

Overdale Junior School is a community primary school located in a residential area of Leicester, serving a diverse student population of 425 pupils across Years 3 to 6. Established in 1956, the school has a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, as highlighted in its recent Ofsted report, which rated it as a good school. The school promotes curiosity and a love for learning, with a focus on building strong relationships between students and teachers.

The school shares its campus with Overdale Infant School, facilitating close collaboration between the two institutions. Overdale Junior School offers a broad curriculum delivered through 16 mixed ability classes, ensuring that all pupils can thrive academically and socially. In addition to academic pursuits, the school provides various extracurricular activities and has established a Forest School, which utilizes the extensive outdoor space for hands-on learning experiences.

With a commitment to professional development, Overdale Junior School is also a Steplab Coaching hub, enhancing the skills of its staff to better support student learning. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where every pupil is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Key details

LA
Leicester
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
425
Boys
209
Girls
216
FSM %
8.70
Open date
Close date
2018-03-31
Last Ofsted
2013-09-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 425 209 216 420 8.70
2024-09-11 425 209 216 420 8.70
2023-09-11 425 209 216 420 8.70
2022-09-11 425 209 216 420 8.70
2021-09-11 425 209 216 420 8.70
2020-09-11 425 209 216 420 8.70

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