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Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 418 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

418

Pupils

315

Capacity

133%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Rowlatts Mead 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 418 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 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 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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Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Balderstone Close, Off Ambassador Road, Leicester, LE5 4ES
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
28.5% of pupils
DfE URN
144107

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy

Is Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy currently has 418 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy?

Admission to Rowlatts Mead 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 Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy cover?

Rowlatts Mead 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 Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy?

Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.