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Badgerbrook Primary School Catchment Area

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

Badgerbrook Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 405 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

405

Pupils

420

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Badgerbrook Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Badgerbrook Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicestershire. 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 Leicestershire 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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Badgerbrook Primary School — School Information

Full address
Badger Drive, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6ZW
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
8.2% of pupils
DfE URN
151128

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If Badgerbrook Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Badgerbrook Primary School

Is Badgerbrook Primary School oversubscribed?

Badgerbrook Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Badgerbrook Primary School?

Admission to Badgerbrook Primary School is managed by Leicestershire. 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 Badgerbrook Primary School cover?

Badgerbrook Primary School is a primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Badgerbrook Primary School?

Badgerbrook Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.