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Humberstone Infant Academy Catchment Area

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

Humberstone Infant Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 269 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–7

Age range

269

Pupils

270

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Humberstone Infant Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Humberstone Infant 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.

Operating near capacity: 100% 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 Leicester 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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Humberstone Infant Academy — School Information

Full address
Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, LE5 1AE
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–7 years
Free school meals
17.9% of pupils
DfE URN
142631

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Frequently Asked Questions — Humberstone Infant Academy

Is Humberstone Infant Academy oversubscribed?

Humberstone Infant Academy is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Humberstone Infant Academy?

Admission to Humberstone Infant 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 Humberstone Infant Academy cover?

Humberstone Infant Academy is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Humberstone Infant Academy?

Humberstone Infant Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.