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Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Catchment Area

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

Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre is a academy converter primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 405 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

405

Pupils

420

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre 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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Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre — School Information

Full address
Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3DL
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
7.9% of pupils
DfE URN
140725

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If Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre

Is Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre oversubscribed?

Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre?

Admission to Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre 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 Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre cover?

Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre 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 Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre?

Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.