Fosse Mead Primary Academy Catchment Area
Fosse Mead Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 444 pupils, and a capacity of 430 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
444
Pupils
430
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Fosse Mead Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Fosse Mead Primary Academy 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.
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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.
Find Leicester catchment area documents →Fosse Mead Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Balfour Street, Leicester, LE3 5EA
- Local authority
- Leicester
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 39.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148391
Other Primary Schools in Leicester
If Fosse Mead Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.
The Latimer Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE7 7AW
Martinshaw Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE6 0BB
Barwell Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · LE9 8HG
Newbold Verdon Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE9 9NG
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE8 4FE
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE6 0GT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Is Fosse Mead Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Fosse Mead Primary Academy currently has 444 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 430 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Fosse Mead Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Fosse Mead Primary Academy 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 Fosse Mead Primary Academy cover? ▾
Fosse Mead Primary Academy 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 Fosse Mead Primary Academy? ▾
Fosse Mead Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.