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Glenfield Primary School Catchment Area

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

Glenfield Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 430 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

430

Pupils

450

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Glenfield Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Glenfield 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: 96% 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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Glenfield Primary School — School Information

Full address
Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8DL
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
19.1% of pupils
DfE URN
140608

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Glenfield Primary School

Is Glenfield Primary School oversubscribed?

Glenfield Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Glenfield Primary School?

Admission to Glenfield 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 Glenfield Primary School cover?

Glenfield 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 Glenfield Primary School?

Glenfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.