Overdale Infant School
URN: 145617 • Leicester LE2 3YA
Overview
- Name
- Overdale Infant School
- URN
- 145617
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 53.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hayley Holmes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162882724
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Eastcourt Road, Leicester LE2 3YA
Summary
Overdale Infant School is a mixed primary academy located in Leicester, catering to 321 pupils aged 3 to 7 years. The school operates a full-time curriculum across two key stages: Foundation Stage (Pre-school and Reception) and Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2). With a capacity of 360, Overdale is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that prioritises the individual needs of each child.
The school's ethos, encapsulated in its mission statement "Lighting the hearts and minds of our community," reflects its dedication to fostering academic, personal, social, and emotional development. Overdale prides itself on high academic standards and a creative curriculum designed to engage a diverse range of learners. The school actively encourages collaboration between home and school, valuing parental involvement as essential to each child's success.
As part of the OAK family of schools, Overdale Infant School also serves as a Steplab Coaching hub, focusing on professional development for staff. The school is deeply rooted in its community, working closely with other schools and agencies to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
The school's ethos, encapsulated in its mission statement "Lighting the hearts and minds of our community," reflects its dedication to fostering academic, personal, social, and emotional development. Overdale prides itself on high academic standards and a creative curriculum designed to engage a diverse range of learners. The school actively encourages collaboration between home and school, valuing parental involvement as essential to each child's success.
As part of the OAK family of schools, Overdale Infant School also serves as a Steplab Coaching hub, focusing on professional development for staff. The school is deeply rooted in its community, working closely with other schools and agencies to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Privacy and Consent (sen)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Useful Links (calendar)
- Work with us (calendar)
- Admissions Consultation 2025/26 (other)
- Admissions Arrangements (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 321
- Boys
- 168
- Girls
- 153
- FSM %
- 8.40
- Open date
- 2018-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 321 | 168 | 153 | 360 | 8.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 330 | 173 | 157 | 360 | 7.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 359 | 173 | 186 | 360 | 7.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 359 | 173 | 186 | 360 | 7.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 353 | 183 | 170 | 360 | 8.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 349 | 184 | 165 | 360 | 6.30 |
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