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Martinshaw Primary School Catchment Area

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

Martinshaw Primary School is a community primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 199 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

199

Pupils

315

Capacity

63%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Martinshaw Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Martinshaw Primary School?

The catchment area for Martinshaw Primary School is the geographic zone Leicestershire 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. Leicestershire 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 Martinshaw Primary School is set by Leicestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find Leicestershire catchment area documents →

Martinshaw Primary School: 315 places, 63% filled: places available

Martinshaw Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 199 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 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. 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Leicester.

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

Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire school admissions →

Martinshaw Primary School: School Information

Full address
Forest Rise, Groby, Leicester, LE6 0BB
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
13.1% of pupils
DfE URN
119925

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Martinshaw Primary 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: Martinshaw Primary School

What is the catchment area for Martinshaw Primary School?

The catchment area for Martinshaw Primary School is the geographic zone Leicestershire 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. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Martinshaw Primary School oversubscribed?

Martinshaw Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 199 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Martinshaw Primary School?

Admission to Martinshaw Primary School is managed by Leicestershire. 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 Martinshaw Primary School cover?

Martinshaw Primary School is a primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Martinshaw Primary School?

Martinshaw Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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