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Humberstone Junior School Catchment Area

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

Humberstone Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 357 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

357

Pupils

360

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Humberstone Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Humberstone Junior School 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: 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 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 Junior School — School Information

Full address
Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, LE5 1AE
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
25.8% of pupils
DfE URN
139983

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Humberstone Junior School

Is Humberstone Junior School oversubscribed?

Humberstone Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Humberstone Junior School?

Admission to Humberstone Junior School 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 Junior School cover?

Humberstone Junior School is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Humberstone Junior School?

Humberstone Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.