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St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community Catchment Area

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

St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community is a voluntary aided primary school in Prescot, Knowsley , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 219 pupils, and a capacity of 261 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

219

Pupils

261

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community?

The catchment area for St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community is the geographic zone Knowsley 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. Knowsley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community is managed by Knowsley 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 Knowsley 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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St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community: 261 places, 84% filled: places available

St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community has a published admission number of 261 places. 219 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 261 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. 41.8% of pupils at St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Prescot.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Knowsley 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 Knowsley school admissions →

St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community: School Information

Full address
Lickers Lane, Whiston, Prescot, L35 3SR
Local authority
Knowsley
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
41.8% of pupils
DfE URN
104475

Other Primary Schools in Prescot

If St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Prescot are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Knowsley

St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Knowsley. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community

What is the catchment area for St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community?

The catchment area for St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community is the geographic zone Knowsley 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. Knowsley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community oversubscribed?

St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community has a capacity of 261 places and currently has 219 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Knowsley.

What is the admissions policy for St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community?

St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Knowsley before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community cover?

St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community is a primary school in Prescot, Knowsley, 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 St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community?

St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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