SecondaryData as of May 2026

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College

Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6FU

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Girls

Pupils

1,149

Ages

11-16

FSM

28.9%

Attainment 8

52.6

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jan 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

52.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

33.1%

Basics 9-5

53.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

89.6%

EBacc APS

5.08

EBacc 9-5

38.8%

EBacc 9-4

57.9%

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About Sir Jonathan North Girls' College

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.6. The school has around 1,149 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6FU | More schools in Leicester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir Jonathan North Girls' College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Outstanding
Oct 2013 — Outstanding (predecessor: Sir Jonathan North Community College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sir Jonathan North Girls' College

What is Sir Jonathan North Girls' College's Ofsted rating?

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What are Sir Jonathan North Girls' College's latest exam results?

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Sir Jonathan North Girls' College located?

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester (LE2 6FU).

How many pupils attend Sir Jonathan North Girls' College?

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College has around 1,149 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Sir Jonathan North Girls' College with other schools?

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