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Bridge Junior School Catchment Area

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

Bridge Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 327 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

327

Pupils

360

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Bridge Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bridge Junior School 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: 91% 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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Bridge Junior School — School Information

Full address
Mere Close, Off Mere Road, Leicester, LE5 3HH
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
15.3% of pupils
DfE URN
150905

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Bridge Junior School

Is Bridge Junior School oversubscribed?

Bridge Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bridge Junior School?

Admission to Bridge Junior School 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 Bridge Junior School cover?

Bridge Junior School is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bridge Junior School?

Bridge Junior School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.