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Catherine Junior School

Leicester, LE4 6AZPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#11,478
of 13,686 nationally

About Catherine Junior School

Catherine Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in Leicester, and it is running very close to full capacity. With 474 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 480, there is almost no slack in the system, which suggests that securing a place here is competitive for families in the area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23.2%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools (typically around 20-22%), indicating that the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Despite this, the school has maintained a Good rating from Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2023, a grade it has held consistently across both its 2018 and 2023 inspections. The school is non-religious and mixed, and it sits within the Leicester local authority, where only five out of 82 primary schools have achieved an Outstanding rating.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBrandon Street, Leicester, Leicester, LE4 6AZ
HeadteacherGareth Denman
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils474
Free School Meals (FSM)23.2%
School Capacity474 / 480 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallGymnasiumForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingTennisGymnasticsFootballCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningCodingScience ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

Source: catherine-jun.leicester.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Catherine Junior School

Catherine Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.