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Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley Catchment Area

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

Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley is a voluntary controlled primary school in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 188 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

188

Pupils

210

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?

The catchment area for Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley is managed by Leicestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 90% 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 Leicestershire 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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Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley: 210 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley has a published admission number of 210 places. 188 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Leicestershire'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. 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Broughton Astley.

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 →

Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley: School Information

Full address
Blenheim Crescent, Broughton Astley, Broughton Astley, LE9 6QX
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
12.8% of pupils
DfE URN
120120

Other Primary Schools in Broughton Astley

If Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Broughton Astley are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Leicestershire

Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Leicestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley 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: Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley

What is the catchment area for Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?

The catchment area for Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley oversubscribed?

Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?

Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley cover?

Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley is a primary school in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?

Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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