Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School Catchment Area
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is a community primary school in Loughborough, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 197 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
197
Pupils
210
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2018
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School?
The catchment area for Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary 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 Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary 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 →Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School: 210 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 197 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, 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. 3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Loughborough.
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 →
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Barrow Road, Burton-on-the-Wolds, Loughborough, LE12 5TB
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119912
Other Primary Schools in Loughborough
If Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Loughborough are the next closest alternatives.
Thorpe Acre Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · LE11 4SQ
Thorpe Acre Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · LE11 4SQ
Oxley Primary School Shepshed Catchment Area
Community school · LE12 9LU
Belton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LE12 9TS
Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LE12 5DB
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LE12 8HQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary 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.
Wymeswold Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Loughborough · 1.8 miles away
Costock CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Loughborough · 3.6 miles away
Willoughby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Loughborough · 4.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School
What is the catchment area for Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary 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 Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School? ▾
Admission to Burton-on-the-Wolds 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 Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School cover? ▾
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is a primary school in Loughborough, 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 Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School? ▾
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.