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Richard Hill Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Richard Hill Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 96 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

96

Pupils

210

Capacity

46%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Richard Hill Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Richard Hill Church of England 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, 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 Richard Hill Church of England Primary School 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.

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 →

Richard Hill Church of England Primary School: 210 places, 46% filled: places available

Richard Hill Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 96 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 46%. At 46% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 14.6% 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 →

Richard Hill Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
12 Anstey Lane, Thurcaston, Leicester, LE7 7JA
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
14.6% of pupils
DfE URN
145972

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

If Richard Hill Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Leicestershire

Richard Hill Church of England Primary School 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 Richard Hill Church of England 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: Richard Hill Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Richard Hill Church of England 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, 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 Richard Hill Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Richard Hill Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 96 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?

Richard Hill Church of England Primary School 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 Richard Hill Church of England Primary School cover?

Richard Hill Church of England 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 Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?

Richard Hill Church of England Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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