King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 275 pupils, and a capacity of 179 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–7
Age range
275
Pupils
179
Capacity
154%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for King Richard III Infant and Nursery School is set by Leicester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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.
Find Leicester catchment area documents →King Richard III Infant and Nursery School — School Information
- Full address
- Andrewes Street, Leicester, LE3 5PA
- Local authority
- Leicester
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–7 years
- Free school meals
- 27% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120017
Other Primary Schools in Leicester
If King Richard III Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.
The Latimer Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE7 7AW
Martinshaw Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE6 0BB
Barwell Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · LE9 8HG
Newbold Verdon Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE9 9NG
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE8 4FE
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE6 0GT
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Frequently Asked Questions — King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Is King Richard III Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — King Richard III Infant and Nursery School currently has 275 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 179 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for King Richard III Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to King Richard III Infant and Nursery 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 King Richard III Infant and Nursery School cover? ▾
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School 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 King Richard III Infant and Nursery School? ▾
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.