Shaftesbury Junior School Catchment Area
Shaftesbury Junior School is a community primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 241 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
7–11
Age range
241
Pupils
240
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Shaftesbury Junior School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Shaftesbury Junior School is set by Leicester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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.
Find Leicester catchment area documents →Shaftesbury Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Latimer Street, Leicester, LE3 0QE
- Local authority
- Leicester
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 37.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120026
Other Primary Schools in Leicester
If Shaftesbury Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.
The Latimer Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE7 7AW
Martinshaw Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE6 0BB
Barwell Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · LE9 8HG
Newbold Verdon Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE9 9NG
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE8 4FE
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE6 0GT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Shaftesbury Junior School
Is Shaftesbury Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Shaftesbury Junior School currently has 241 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 240 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Shaftesbury Junior School? ▾
Admission to Shaftesbury Junior School 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 Shaftesbury Junior School cover? ▾
Shaftesbury Junior School is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Shaftesbury Junior School? ▾
Shaftesbury Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.