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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School is an academy converter primary school in Exeter, Devon , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 297 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

297

Pupils

350

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School?

The catchment area for Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Devon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Devon catchment area documents →

Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School: 350 places, 85% filled: places available

Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School has a published admission number of 350 places. 297 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 350 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Exeter.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Devon publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Devon Council school admissions (official) →

Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Ladysmith Road, Exeter, EX1 2PS
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
15.1% of pupils
DfE URN
151327

Other Primary Schools in Exeter

If Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Exeter are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School?

The catchment area for Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School oversubscribed?

Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School has a capacity of 350 places and currently has 297 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.

What is the admissions policy for Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School?

Admission to Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School is managed by Devon. 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 Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School cover?

Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School is a primary school in Exeter, Devon, 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 Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School?

Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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