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Leas Park Junior School Catchment Area

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

Leas Park Junior School is a community primary school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 268 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-11

Age range

268

Pupils

280

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Leas Park Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Leas Park Junior School?

The catchment area for Leas Park Junior School is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Leas Park Junior School is set by Nottinghamshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Nottinghamshire catchment area documents →

Leas Park Junior School: 280 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Leas Park Junior School has a published admission number of 280 places. 268 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 280, Nottinghamshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 23.9% of pupils at Leas Park Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Nottinghamshire.

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

Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Leas Park Junior School: School Information

Full address
Ley Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, NG19 8LD
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
23.9% of pupils
DfE URN
122441

Other Primary Schools in Mansfield

If Leas Park Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Mansfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Leas Park Junior 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: Leas Park Junior School

What is the catchment area for Leas Park Junior School?

The catchment area for Leas Park Junior School is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Leas Park Junior School oversubscribed?

Leas Park Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 280 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Leas Park Junior School?

Admission to Leas Park Junior School is managed by Nottinghamshire. 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 Leas Park Junior School cover?

Leas Park Junior School is a primary school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, 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 Leas Park Junior School?

Leas Park Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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