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Burbage Church of England Infant School Catchment Area

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

Burbage Church of England Infant School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Hinckley, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 240 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-7

Age range

240

Pupils

270

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Burbage Church of England Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Burbage Church of England Infant School?

The catchment area for Burbage Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Burbage Church of England Infant School is managed by Leicestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Burbage Church of England Infant School: 270 places, 89% filled: places available

Burbage Church of England Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 240 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hinckley.

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 →

Burbage Church of England Infant School: School Information

Full address
Grove Road, Burbage, Hinckley, LE10 2AE
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
7.5% of pupils
DfE URN
120121

Other Primary Schools in Hinckley

If Burbage Church of England Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hinckley are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Leicestershire

Burbage Church of England Infant School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Leicestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Burbage Church of England 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Burbage Church of England Infant School

What is the catchment area for Burbage Church of England Infant School?

The catchment area for Burbage Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Burbage Church of England Infant School oversubscribed?

Burbage Church of England Infant School has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 240 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Burbage Church of England Infant School?

Burbage Church of England Infant School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Burbage Church of England Infant School cover?

Burbage Church of England Infant School is a primary school in Hinckley, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Burbage Church of England Infant School?

Burbage Church of England Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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