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Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College is a academy converter secondary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1149 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,149

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sir Jonathan North Girls' College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leicester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Sir Jonathan North Girls' College — School Information

Full address
Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6FU
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
28.9% of pupils
DfE URN
146108

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Frequently Asked Questions — Sir Jonathan North Girls' College

Is Sir Jonathan North Girls' College oversubscribed?

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College is operating close to its capacity of 1200 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sir Jonathan North Girls' College?

Admission to Sir Jonathan North Girls' College is managed by Leicester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Sir Jonathan North Girls' College cover?

Sir Jonathan North Girls' College is a secondary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.