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Evington Valley Primary School Catchment Area

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

Evington Valley Primary School is a community primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 360 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

360

Pupils

315

Capacity

114%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Evington Valley Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Evington Valley Primary School?

The catchment area for Evington Valley Primary School 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.

The catchment area for Evington Valley Primary School is set by Leicester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 360 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 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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Evington Valley Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 114% capacity

Evington Valley Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 360 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 114%. At 114% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Leicester allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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 →

Evington Valley Primary School: School Information

Full address
Evington Valley Road, Leicester, LE5 5LL
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
18.1% of pupils
DfE URN
120005

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Evington Valley 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Evington Valley Primary School

What is the catchment area for Evington Valley Primary School?

The catchment area for Evington Valley Primary School 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 Evington Valley Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Evington Valley Primary School currently has 360 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Evington Valley Primary School?

Admission to Evington Valley Primary 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 Evington Valley Primary School cover?

Evington Valley Primary School 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 Evington Valley Primary School?

Evington Valley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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