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Hallam Fields, Birstall Catchment Area

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

Hallam Fields, Birstall is a free s primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 201 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

201

Pupils

210

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Hallam Fields, Birstall Catchment Area Information

Admission to Hallam Fields, Birstall is managed by Leicestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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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Hallam Fields, Birstall — School Information

Full address
Long Meadow Way, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3LL
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Multi-faith
Free school meals
14.4% of pupils
DfE URN
144749

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Frequently Asked Questions — Hallam Fields, Birstall

Is Hallam Fields, Birstall oversubscribed?

Hallam Fields, Birstall is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hallam Fields, Birstall?

Hallam Fields, Birstall uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Hallam Fields, Birstall cover?

Hallam Fields, Birstall 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 Hallam Fields, Birstall?

Hallam Fields, Birstall was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.