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Rothley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Rothley Church of England Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 541 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

541

Pupils

420

Capacity

129%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Rothley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Rothley 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 541 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Rothley Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Burrow Drive, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7RZ
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
10.2% of pupils
DfE URN
139874

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Rothley Church of England Primary School

Is Rothley Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Rothley Church of England Primary School currently has 541 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

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

Rothley 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 Rothley Church of England Primary School cover?

Rothley Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Leicester, 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 Rothley Church of England Primary School?

Rothley Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.