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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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