St Leonard's Primary School Catchment Area
St Leonard's Primary School is a community primary school in Stafford, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 217 pupils, and a capacity of 255 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
217
Pupils
255
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
St Leonard's Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Leonard's Primary School?
The catchment area for St Leonard's Primary School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire 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 St Leonard's Primary School is set by Staffordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →St Leonard's Primary School: 255 places, 85% filled: places available
St Leonard's Primary School has a published admission number of 255 places. 217 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 255 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. 12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Stafford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →
St Leonard's Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Fairway, Stafford, ST16 3TW
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 124199
Other Primary Schools in Stafford
If St Leonard's Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stafford are the next closest alternatives.
Oakridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST17 0PR
Cooper Perry Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST18 9PQ
Burton Manor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST17 9PS
Flash Ley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST17 9DR
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ST17 0LU
All Saints CofE (C) First School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ST21 6RN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Leonard's Primary School 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 Leonard's Primary School
What is the catchment area for St Leonard's Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for St Leonard's Primary School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is St Leonard's Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
St Leonard's Primary School has a capacity of 255 places and currently has 217 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.
What is the admissions policy for St Leonard's Primary School? ▾
Admission to St Leonard's Primary School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 St Leonard's Primary School cover? ▾
St Leonard's Primary School is a primary school in Stafford, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.