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Sir Jonathan North Girls' College

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College is a Secondary school in Leicester, Leicester. Use our free interactive catchment tool to check whether any property falls within this school's catchment area.

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Ages 11-16Age range
SecondarySchool phase
96%Capacity used (1149 of 1200 pupils)
28.90%Free school meals eligible

⚠️ Important: Catchment Measuring Points Vary

School catchment distances are not always measured from the school's postcode or map pin. Some schools measure from the school gates, others from the main entrance, a specific published measuring point, or the centre of the school building. Always check Sir Jonathan North Girls' College's published admissions policy or contact Leicester Council directly to confirm the exact measuring point before relying on any distance calculation.

School Details

School nameSir Jonathan North Girls' College
URN146108
AddressKnighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU
Telephone01162708116
HeadteacherJames McKenna (Principal)
School typeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
Age rangeAges 11-16
GenderGirls
Admissions policyNon-selective
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
Approx. coordinates52.606527, -1.123061 (indicative only — see warning above)

Admissions Information

📌 How places are allocated at this school

This is an academy or free school and sets its own admissions policy independently of the local authority. While many academies use straight-line distance, some use different criteria. Always check the school's published admissions policy.

Key Information for Parents

📍 How to use our catchment tool

Click "Open Catchment Tool" above, add this school by searching for its name or postcode, enter the catchment distance from the school's admissions policy, then check any address to see if it falls inside or outside catchment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if my address is in the catchment area for Sir Jonathan North Girls' College?

Use our free catchment tool above. Enter the school's name or postcode to plot it on the map, add the catchment radius from the school's admissions policy, then use "Check Address" to test any postcode or address. Always verify the exact measuring point with Leicester Council or the school directly.

Where can I find the official catchment distance for Sir Jonathan North Girls' College?

The school's admissions policy document contains the oversubscription criteria and published catchment distances. For community schools, Leicester Council publishes annual admissions statistics including the furthest distance offered at each school. For academies and faith schools, check the school's own website.

Is the catchment area for Sir Jonathan North Girls' College the same every year?

No — catchment distances change year on year depending on how many children apply and how many places are available. Always use the most recent admissions data from the school or local authority.

What is the URN for Sir Jonathan North Girls' College?

The Unique Reference Number (URN) for Sir Jonathan North Girls' College is 146108. Use this to look up the school on the Get Information About Schools service or find Ofsted reports.

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