Welcome to Sir Jonathan North Girls' College

Join our all-girls school for ages 11-16. With an Outstanding Ofsted report, we offer top-tier academics, personal growth, and a supportive community. We empower young women to become future leaders. Be part of a standout school!

Admissions

Apply to Sir Jonathan North Girls' College​. Discover how to apply for a place at our outstanding academy.

Admissions
Open Evening 2025

Join us on Thursday 11th September 2025, from 5pm, for our Open Evening! Find out more via the link below.

Open Evening 2025
Hire our facilities

As part of Lionheart Venues, we offer contemporary multi-use facilities for hire across Leicestershire. Our schools have hosted many memorable events and activities over the years.

Facilities & Venue Hire

Our aims

We aim to empower students to excel academically, socially, spiritually, morally, and culturally, preparing them to thrive in all aspects of life. Our mission is to nurture well-rounded individuals through the '4Rs': Resilience, Respect, Reflectiveness, and Resourcefulness

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ADMISSIONS

We are delighted to welcome prospective students and their parents/carers to Sir Jonathan North. We are committed to working closely with parents, carers, and students to create a supportive and enriching environment that fosters growth, learning, and success for every student.  

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Latest News
A Day of Culture and Community

July 11, 2025

Students – many of whom had swapped their usual school attire for vibrant outfits reflecting their respective cultures – took part in a variety of activities and workshops. These not only deepened their appreciation of different cultures, but also supported the development of key skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and creativity. Among other highlights, students enjoyed a classic British garden party – complete with bingo, giant games and a silent disco – as well as embroidery and archery,…

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Celebrating a third consecutive School Games Platinum Award

July 08, 2025

The School Games Mark is a government-led award scheme, delivered by the Youth Sport Trust, that celebrates schools going above and beyond in promoting inclusive, competitive sport and community engagement. Achieving Platinum status three years in a row is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the dedication, innovation and teamwork of our entire school community.    PE Kit This year, we’ve continued to prioritise inclusivity and accessibility in PE. Our affordable, culturally se…

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A visit from the Police and Crime Commissioner

July 07, 2025

His visit supported our aim to help students explore how public institutions work within a democratic society. The session, “Understanding the Role of the Police Commissioner in a Democratic Society,” tied in directly with the Edexcel Citizenship Studies curriculum, touching on themes like justice, accountability, and civic engagement. Mr Matthews spoke about the responsibilities of his role, how Commissioners are elected, and the challenges facing policing today. He also encouraged st…

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Spelling Champions again olé olé

June 20, 2025

Representing our school with pride and passion were four Spanish students — Madelin, Aleena, Maryam and Rozya — and four French students — Alayna, Saarah, Sabeeka and Amrah. These students have been working hard all year, mastering a list of 150 tricky words in their chosen language. In fast-paced one-minute rounds, students had to translate random words from English into French or Spanish and spell them out using the correct alphabet — all under pressure! But all that hard work p…

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A Night of Magic: Students Dazzle in Musical Extravaganza

April 07, 2025

Held at The Palmer Tomkinson Centre in Birstall, the show was a vibrant mix of singing, acting, dancing and live music – featuring a student band with guitars, bass and drums – and ran across two magical nights, welcoming around 300 spectators. Open to all students, preparations for this extravaganza began in September, with performers dedicating many hours to practising, both inside and outside of school. The result was a professional and highly polished performance featuring sensational singin…

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Upcoming Events

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2025

Year 7 Open Evening 2025

This is your chance to take a look around our school, speak to staff and current students and get a feel for life at Sir Jonathan North Girls' College. BOOK YOUR TICKETS

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