Catherine Infant School
Ulverscroft Road, Catherine Infant School, Leicester, LE4 6BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Catherine Infant School is a primary school in Leicester for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2019, report published 13 January 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
Pupils are very happy in the nurturing atmosphere at Catherine Infant School. The school's values of kindness, respect, resilience and a love of learning sit at the heart of all that it does. From the start of children's time in early years, the school helps them to develop independence and confidence. Each adult is an excellent role model for the pupils that they support. Pupils thrive at this school and learning comes alive. The school's curriculum helps pupils to secure a deep knowledge of each subject that they study. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievements. Pupils live up to these expectations and are confident, articulate learners. Because of this, all pupils enjoy coming to school and achieve highly by the time they leave Year 2. Pupils develop a strong sense of character. They are thoughtful and reflective. Pupils have an age-appropriate understanding of different faiths and cultures. They take on leadership roles such as eco-warriors, who work to protect the environment and make positive changes. Pupils who act as school parliamentarians are proud to represent the views of their peers and work to improve the school.
Pupil numbers and mix
378 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Catherine Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Taylor Road Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Shenton Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Abbey Mead Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Mitesh Madhaw
- Phone
- 01162625422
- Address
- Ulverscroft Road, Catherine Infant School, Leicester, LE4 6BY
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 120002
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.