Barwell Infant School Catchment Area
Barwell Infant School is a community primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 174 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-7
Age range
174
Pupils
180
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Barwell Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Barwell Infant School?
The catchment area for Barwell Infant School is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Barwell Infant School is set by Leicestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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.
Find Leicestershire catchment area documents →Barwell Infant School: 180 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Barwell Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 174 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 180, Leicestershire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Leicester.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Leicestershire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Leicestershire school admissions →
Barwell Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Townend Road, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8HG
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-7 years
- Free school meals
- 19% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119930
Other Primary Schools in Leicester
If Barwell Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.
The Latimer Primary School Catchment Area
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Martinshaw Primary School Catchment Area
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Newbold Verdon Primary School Catchment Area
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Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Catchment Area
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Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Catchment Area
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Catherine Infant School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Barwell Infant School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Barwell Infant School
What is the catchment area for Barwell Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for Barwell Infant School is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Barwell Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Barwell Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Barwell Infant School? ▾
Admission to Barwell Infant 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 Barwell Infant School cover? ▾
Barwell Infant School is a primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Barwell Infant School? ▾
Barwell Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.