Welcome

Hello and welcome to Overdale Junior School.

As Head of School, it is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to our website.

This website serves as a window into our vibrant and thriving community where our core values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility are at the heart of everything that we do. I am incredibly proud to represent a school where these principles shape both our culture and our relationships, inspiring enquiring minds, a love of learning and an awareness of the world around us both inside and outside of the classroom.

Our school first opened in 1956 and was extended in 2009 to better serve our community. Today, we welcome around 486 pupils across 16 mixed-ability classes in Years 3 to 6. Our children build strong relationships with their teachers and peers, supported by a rich curriculum and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities.

Our school is located on the southern edge of Leicester in a peaceful residential area. United by a shared commitment to excellence and care, we share our site with Overdale Infant School and Overdale Preschool; this benefits us with a close and growing partnership and enables us to support and nurture the children across their primary years.

We’re proud to be a Steplab Coaching Hub, engaging in world-class professional development that empowers our staff to continually refine their practice. We also offer unique on-site experiences that enriches the learning and wellbeing of our pupils, including our onsite outdoor learning opportunities and ‘Forest School’ experiences and our “Food Routes” provision. Through these spaces, the children are able to connect with nature, explore healthy living and grow in confidence.

Whether you're a prospective parent, a returning family or a visitor, we invite you to discover what makes our school such a special place to learn, grow, and belong.

Warm regards,

Mrs Cross
Head of School