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Brookside Primary School Catchment Area

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

Brookside Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 440 pupils, and a capacity of 440 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

440

Pupils

440

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Brookside Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Brookside 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 440 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 440 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 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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Brookside Primary School — School Information

Full address
Copse Close, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4FU
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
13.9% of pupils
DfE URN
145619

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Brookside Primary School

Is Brookside Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Brookside Primary School currently has 440 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 440 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Brookside Primary School?

Admission to Brookside 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 Brookside Primary School cover?

Brookside 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 Brookside Primary School?

Brookside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.