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Abbey Mead Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Abbey Mead Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 714 pupils, and a capacity of 740 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

714

Pupils

740

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Abbey Mead Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Abbey Mead Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leicester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Abbey Mead Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
109 Ross Walk, Leicester, LE4 5HH
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
12.6% of pupils
DfE URN
147148

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

If Abbey Mead Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Abbey Mead Primary Academy

Is Abbey Mead Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Abbey Mead Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 740 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Abbey Mead Primary Academy?

Admission to Abbey Mead Primary Academy is managed by Leicester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Abbey Mead Primary Academy cover?

Abbey Mead Primary Academy is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Abbey Mead Primary Academy?

Abbey Mead Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.