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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Equality Objectives (governance)
- Facility Time (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Policies (governance)
- Student Council (governance)
- SEN & Vulnerable Students (sen)
- Careers Newsletters (calendar)
- College Newsletters (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- News (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Sir Jonathan North Community College (75.8)
- Soar Valley College (74.7)
- Rushey Mead Academy (74.4)
- Brookvale Groby Learning Campus (74.1)
- Babington Community College (70.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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