St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock Catchment Area
St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock is a voluntary controlled primary school in Ibstock, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 231 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-7
Age range
231
Pupils
270
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock?
The catchment area for St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock 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.
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 →St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock: 270 places, 86% filled: places available
St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock has a published admission number of 270 places. 231 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ibstock.
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 →
St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock: School Information
- Full address
- Laud Close, Ibstock, LE67 6NL
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-7 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 14.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120138
Other Primary Schools in Ibstock
If St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ibstock are the next closest alternatives.
Other Church of England Schools in Leicestershire
St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Leicestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock 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: St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock
What is the catchment area for St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock? ▾
The catchment area for St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock oversubscribed? ▾
St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 231 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicestershire.
What is the admissions policy for St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock? ▾
St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock 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 St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock cover? ▾
St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock is a primary school in Ibstock, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.