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Fossebrook Primary School Catchment Area

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

Fossebrook Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

208

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Fossebrook Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Fossebrook 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Fossebrook Primary School — School Information

Full address
Holmfield Avenue West, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3FF
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
21.6% of pupils
DfE URN
142410

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Fossebrook Primary School

Is Fossebrook Primary School oversubscribed?

Fossebrook Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Fossebrook Primary School?

Admission to Fossebrook 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 Fossebrook Primary School cover?

Fossebrook 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 Fossebrook Primary School?

Fossebrook Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.