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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sparkenhoe Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 467 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

467

Pupils

480

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sparkenhoe Community Primary School 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Saxby Street, Leicester, LE2 0TD
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
25% of pupils
DfE URN
146857

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If Sparkenhoe Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Is Sparkenhoe Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Sparkenhoe Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sparkenhoe Community Primary School?

Admission to Sparkenhoe Community Primary 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 Sparkenhoe Community Primary School cover?

Sparkenhoe Community Primary School 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 Sparkenhoe Community Primary School?

Sparkenhoe Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.