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Sir Jonathan North Girls' College
Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.8 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,149
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this college demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.6, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Additionally, 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, reflecting a solid foundation in core subjects. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, indicating a strong community and support for students.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.6 | Top 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 75% | Top 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 28% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 90% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 59% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (273 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
96%
School has high expectations
96%
My child makes good progress
95%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
93%
Progress is communicated
92%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
88%
School keeps me informed
87%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.2%
Asian Indian18.9%
Asian Pakistani11.9%
Black African6.9%
Asian Other6.6%
White Other6.6%
Other3.7%
Asian Bangladeshi3.2%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Black Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.60689, -1.12460 · LE2 6FU
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN146108
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sirjonathannorth.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir Jonathan North Girls' College rated by Ofsted?
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Sir Jonathan North Girls' College a good school?
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College scores 90.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sir Jonathan North Girls' College?
Based on 273 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sir Jonathan North Girls' College receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sir Jonathan North Girls' College in GCSEs?
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.6. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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