Sir Jonathan North Girls' College

URN: 146108 • Leicester LE2 6FU

Overview

Name
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College
URN
146108
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
38.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James McKenna (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01162708116
Website
Visit
Address
Knighton Lane East, Leicester LE2 6FU

Summary

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College is an outstanding secondary academy located in Leicester, catering exclusively to girls aged 11-16. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, enriched by its diverse community. With a current enrolment of 1,149 students and a capacity of 1,200, the college aims to empower young women to excel academically and develop holistically through its ambitious curriculum.

The school places a strong emphasis on the '4Rs'—Resilience, Respect, Reflectiveness, and Resourcefulness—preparing students to thrive in various aspects of life. It also focuses on promoting confidence and independence among its students, particularly in STEM subjects, where it has a notable track record of encouraging girls to pursue traditionally male-dominated fields.

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, and has recently benefited from significant investment in its facilities. The college invites prospective students and their families to explore the school through tours and virtual experiences, highlighting its commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals.

Key details

LA
Leicester
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
1200
Pupils
1149
Boys
0
Girls
1149
FSM %
28.90
Open date
2019-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1149 0 1149 1200 28.90
2024-09-11 1172 0 1172 1200 26.50
2023-09-11 1187 0 1187 1200 24.50
2022-09-11 1187 0 1187 1200 24.50
2021-09-11 1202 1202 1200 22.20
2020-09-11 1210 1210 1200 18.40

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