Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage Catchment Area
Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage is a community primary school in Hinckley, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 571 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
571
Pupils
630
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage?
The catchment area for Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage 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 siblings. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage is set by Leicestershire 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 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 →Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage: 630 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage has a published admission number of 630 places. 571 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, Leicestershire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hinckley.
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 →
Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage: School Information
- Full address
- Sketchley Road, Burbage, Hinckley, LE10 2DY
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 10% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119986
Other Primary Schools in Hinckley
If Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hinckley are the next closest alternatives.
Westfield Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · LE10 0LT
Westfield Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · LE10 0JL
Burbage Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · LE10 2AD
Burbage Church of England Infant School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LE10 2AE
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LE10 1AW
Wolvey CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LE10 3LA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage
What is the catchment area for Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage? ▾
The catchment area for Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage 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 siblings. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage oversubscribed? ▾
Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage? ▾
Admission to Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage is managed by Leicestershire. 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 Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage cover? ▾
Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage is a primary school in Hinckley, 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 Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage? ▾
Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.