Overdale Junior School

URN: 145618 • Leicester LE2 3YA

Overview

Name
Overdale Junior School
URN
145618
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
Good
Ranking score
64.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matt Evans (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01162883736
Website
Visit
Address
Eastcourt Road, Leicester LE2 3YA

Summary

Overdale Junior School is a multicultural academy located in Leicester, serving approximately 480 pupils across Years 3 to 6. Established in 1956, the school shares its campus with Overdale Infant School, fostering close collaboration between the two institutions. The school is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where curiosity and a love for learning are encouraged.

The curriculum at Overdale Junior School is designed to cater to mixed abilities, with 16 classes that promote strong relationships between students and teachers. The school benefits from extensive outdoor spaces, including all-weather playgrounds, a sports field, and a wooded area, which are utilized for various learning opportunities, particularly through its established Forest School programme.

Recognized as a good school by Ofsted in 2022, Overdale Junior School prides itself on its caring ethos and the ambition for every pupil to achieve their potential. The school actively engages in extracurricular activities and professional development for staff, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all students.

Key details

LA
Leicester
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
480
Pupils
480
Boys
240
Girls
240
FSM %
12.90
Open date
2018-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 480 240 240 480 12.90
2024-09-11 481 241 240 480 11.90
2023-09-11 477 246 231 480 10.90
2022-09-11 477 246 231 480 10.90
2021-09-11 447 221 226 450 8.90
2020-09-11 442 216 226 450 9.30

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