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St Mary's Fields Academy Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Fields Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in 410, Leicester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 445 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

445

Pupils

472

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

St Mary's Fields Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, St Mary's Fields Academy 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: 94% 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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St Mary's Fields Academy — School Information

Full address
21 Compton Road, 410, LE3 2DH
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
21.5% of pupils
DfE URN
150622

Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's Fields Academy

Is St Mary's Fields Academy oversubscribed?

St Mary's Fields Academy is operating close to its capacity of 472 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Fields Academy?

Admission to St Mary's Fields Academy 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 St Mary's Fields Academy cover?

St Mary's Fields Academy is a primary school in 410, 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 St Mary's Fields Academy?

St Mary's Fields Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.