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Queensmead Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Queensmead Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 386 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

386

Pupils

420

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Queensmead Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Queensmead Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leicester 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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Queensmead Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Winstanley Drive, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 1PF
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
37.6% of pupils
DfE URN
138553

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Queensmead Primary Academy

Is Queensmead Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Queensmead Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Queensmead Primary Academy?

Admission to Queensmead Primary Academy is managed by Leicester. 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 Queensmead Primary Academy cover?

Queensmead Primary Academy is a primary school in Leicester, 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 Queensmead Primary Academy?

Queensmead Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.