Welcome to Catherine Infant School
On behalf of the children, staff and governors, I wish you a warm welcome to Catherine Infant School and our website. We take great pride in the quality of education provided and hope that you will get an insight into the life of our school.
Catherine Infant school is situated in the Belgrave area of Leicester and serves a diverse community with many different languages spoken. We take up to 430 children. We have four classes per year group for reception to year 2 children, a 60 place nursery and a 10 place Designated Specialist Provision. We are an ambitious and inclusive school who always put children at the centre of everything we do and every decision we make.
We feel very strongly that school is a partnership between children, parents, staff and governors and that by working together we can motivate children to succeed in all areas of their development. Therefore, our school motto captures this aspiration:
"WE ARE ALL STARS"
I am very proud to be the Headteacher of Catherine Infant School and to lead a team of talented children and staff. I am driven by a passion for educating infant children. I love to be involved in teaching and learning and see pupils making excellent progress.
Our leaders and teaching staff are committed to ensuring high standards in education with a focus on oracy, reading, writing and maths so children should leave our school with an excellent foundation and all the skills they need for both academic and personal success in the future.
Everything we do is based upon our school values of kindness, respect, resilience, and a love of learning. As Headteacher, I want our children’s infant school years to be some of the best of their lives, so that they can look back with pride and move forward with confidence.
I hope that you enjoy your visit to our website. Please feel free to contact our school office (0116 2625422) if you would like more information or would like to visit our school. We are always happy to show parents and visitors around.
I look forward to meeting you and showing you around our fantastic school!
Mr Mitesh Madhaw
Headteacher
LATEST NEWS
24/09/2025 - Movie Night 🍿
On Wednesday 24th September, we will be hosting a movie night for pupils in Stars, Comets and Asteroids. Snacks and drinks will be included. Futher information regarding how to book on will be sent to parents.
19/09/2025 - Navratri Dance Workshop 🕺💃
On Friday 19th September 2025 Kalpesh from K’z Dance Entertainment will be hosting a Navratri workshop at Catherine Infant School. It will be a fun and exciting day!
October Half Term!
School will close on Friday 17th October for half term. School will be closed from 20th - 28th October. All pupils will return to school on Wednesday 29th October. Have a lovely half term break!
Autumn 1 Termly Newsletter
Please see the attached Catherine Infant School termly newsletter for Autumn 1 term.
17/10/2025 - Year 2 Diwali Performance
All Asteroid classes will be taking part in this years Diwali Assembly. There will be two performances on Friday, entry will be via ticket only. Details regarding tickets have been sent to all our families through a letter. Speak to the school office for further information.
13/10/2025 to 17/10/2025 - Cycle to School Week!
Cycle to School Week 2025 takes place from Monday 13 – Friday 17 October.
Children can ride their bikes to school every morning (parents must take the bikes back home once the children have been dropped off except for Thursday).
On Thursday 16th October children can leave their bikes at school to take part in a cycle event held in the school playground throughout the day. All bikes must be labelled with the child's name and class.
08/10/2025 - Year 2 Curriculum Meeting
We are holding a curriculum meeting for all Year 2 parents on Wednesday 8th October from 9:00am. During the session, we will share key information about curriculum expectations,
assessment procedures and ways you can support your child’s learning at home. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
01/10/2025 - Reception Curriculum Meeting
We are holding a curriculum meeting for all Reception parents on Wednesday 1st October from 9:00am to 9:45am. During the session, we will share key information about curriculum expectations,
assessment procedures and ways you can support your child’s learning at home. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
30/09/2025 - EYFS Attendance Meeting
On Tuesday 30th September we will be holding a parents meeting for all parents of EYFS children. This meeting will start at 9am. We will dicusss the importance of school attendance and what you as parents and we as a school can do in working together to ensure each child attends everyday!
01/10/2025 - Reception Curriculum Meeting
We are holding a curriculum meeting for all Reception parents on Wednesday 1st October from 9:00am. During the session, we will share key information about curriculum expectations, assessment procedures and ways you can support your child’s learning at home. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
24/09/2025 - Movie Night 🍿
On Wednesday 24th September, we will be hosting a movie night for pupils in Stars, Comets and Asteroids. Snacks and drinks will be included. Futher information regarding how to book on will be sent to parents.
19/09/2025 - Navratri Dance Workshop 🕺💃
On Friday 19th September 2025 Kalpesh from K’z Dance Entertainment will be hosting a Navratri workshop at Catherine Infant School. It will be a fun and exciting day!
October Half Term!
School will close on Friday 17th October for half term. School will be closed from 20th - 28th October. All pupils will return to school on Wednesday 29th October. Have a lovely half term break!
Autumn 1 Termly Newsletter
Please see the attached Catherine Infant School termly newsletter for Autumn 1 term.
