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Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 482 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

482

Pupils

472

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Braunstone Frith Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is the geographic zone Leicester 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. Leicester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Braunstone Frith 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 482 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 472 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Braunstone Frith Primary Academy: at or above its 472 place limit

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy has a published admission number of 472 places. 482 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 472 places. Leicester allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 50.3% of pupils at Braunstone Frith Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Leicester.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Leicester 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 Leicester school admissions →

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Cuffling Drive, Leicester, LE3 6NF
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
50.3% of pupils
DfE URN
147410

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Braunstone Frith Primary Academy 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Braunstone Frith Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Braunstone Frith Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is the geographic zone Leicester 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. Leicester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Braunstone Frith Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Braunstone Frith Primary Academy currently has 482 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 472 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Braunstone Frith Primary Academy?

Admission to Braunstone Frith 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 Braunstone Frith Primary Academy cover?

Braunstone Frith 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 Braunstone Frith Primary Academy?

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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