SecondaryData as of May 2026

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College

Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6FU

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jan 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

52.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Sir Jonathan North Girls' College, Leicester

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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

52.6

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	55.6	46.4
2023/24	52.8	46.4
2024/25	52.6	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.55	0.00
2023/24	+0.51	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Lancaster Academy

0.2 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Millgate School

0.42 km away · Academy special converter

Outstanding

Leicester Partnership School

0.9 km away · Pupil referral unit

Good

WQE and Regent College Group

1.39 km away · Further education

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School

1.64 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 273 responses), 91% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.6. The school has around 1,149 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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

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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 do parents say about Sir Jonathan North Girls' College?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 273 responses): 91% of parents would recommend Sir Jonathan North Girls' College.

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

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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