What did Ofsted judge Catherine Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Catherine Junior School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Catherine Junior School?

Catherine Junior School has 454 pupils on roll.

What ages does Catherine Junior School take?

Catherine Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.

Where is Catherine Junior School located?

Catherine Junior School is located in Leicester, LE4 6AZ, Leicester.

How do I apply to Catherine Junior School?

Catherine Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Year 3 places decided at Catherine Junior School?

When Catherine Junior School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1); 2. Linked infant school — Children who are on roll at the linked infant school (see note 2); 3. Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child's home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Catherine Junior School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.9% of pupils at Catherine Junior School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Catherine Junior School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 3), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1).
2Linked infant school — Children who are on roll at the linked infant school (see note 2).
3Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 3).
4In catchment with sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or the linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 4).
5Out of catchment with sibling — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 4).
6In catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the junior school (see note 5).
7Children of staff — Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application (see note 6).
8Out of catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the junior school and who have requested a place.

If two applications tie: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child's home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school.

Places will be allocated to pupils who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school before any other allocations are made.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Catherine Junior School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Catherine Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Catherine Junior School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Catherine Junior School?: Catherine Junior School has 454 pupils on roll.
What ages does Catherine Junior School take?: Catherine Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Catherine Junior School located?: Catherine Junior School is located in Leicester, LE4 6AZ, Leicester.
How do I apply to Catherine Junior School?: Catherine Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Year 3 places decided at Catherine Junior School?: When Catherine Junior School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1); 2. Linked infant school — Children who are on roll at the linked infant school (see note 2); 3. Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child's home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Catherine Junior School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.9% of pupils at Catherine Junior School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Catherine Junior School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 3), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1).
2Linked infant school — Children who are on roll at the linked infant school (see note 2).
3Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 3).
4In catchment with sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or the linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 4).
5Out of catchment with sibling — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 4).
6In catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the junior school (see note 5).
7Children of staff — Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application (see note 6).
8Out of catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the junior school and who have requested a place.

Places will be allocated to pupils who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school before any other allocations are made.

Catherine Junior School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Catherine Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Catherine Junior School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Catherine Junior School?: Catherine Junior School has 454 pupils on roll.
What ages does Catherine Junior School take?: Catherine Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Catherine Junior School located?: Catherine Junior School is located in Leicester, LE4 6AZ, Leicester.
How do I apply to Catherine Junior School?: Catherine Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Year 3 places decided at Catherine Junior School?: When Catherine Junior School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1); 2. Linked infant school — Children who are on roll at the linked infant school (see note 2); 3. Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child's home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Catherine Junior School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.9% of pupils at Catherine Junior School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Catherine Infant School

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Outstanding

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