Shaftesbury Junior School

Shaftesbury Junior School is a community school located on Latimer Street in the urban setting of Leicester, Leicestershire, serving a vibrant and diverse local community. It caters to a mixed-gender pupil population aged 7 to 11, with a total enrollment slightly over its capacity, currently hosting 241 students. The school operates under the local authority maintained schools category, offering primary education. Despite not having a religious character, Shaftesbury Junior School embraces a broad ethos of inclusivity and shared community values. The school proudly advocates its motto, 'We care, we share, for the future we prepare,' which encapsulates its commitment to nurturing a supportive and collaborative learning environment. The catchment area primarily involves families from the surrounding urban locale, making it an integral part of the community fabric in Leicester.