Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 297 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-7
Age range
297
Pupils
270
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire 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 Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School is set by Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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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Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 270 places. 297 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Hampshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Lee-on-the-Solent.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hampshire 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. Find Hampshire school admissions →
Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Elmore Road, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9DY
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-7 years
- Free school meals
- 11.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116180
Other Primary Schools in Lee-on-the-Solent
If Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lee-on-the-Solent are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School currently has 297 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School cover? ▾
Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, 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 Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.