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The Children's Hospital School Catchment Area

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

The Children's Hospital School is a foundation special not applicable school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 80 pupils. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-19

Age range

80

Pupils

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

The Children's Hospital School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Children's Hospital School?

The catchment area for The Children's Hospital School is the geographic zone Leicester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Leicester 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 The Children's Hospital School is set by Leicester 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 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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The Children's Hospital School: School Information

Full address
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, LE1 5WW
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Foundation special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
DfE URN
120363

Other Not applicable Schools in Leicester

If The Children's Hospital School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Children's Hospital 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Children's Hospital School

What is the catchment area for The Children's Hospital School?

The catchment area for The Children's Hospital School is the geographic zone Leicester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Leicester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Children's Hospital School oversubscribed?

The Children's Hospital School has a capacity of N/A places and currently has 80 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicester.

What is the admissions policy for The Children's Hospital School?

Admission to The Children's Hospital 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 The Children's Hospital School cover?

The Children's Hospital School is a not applicable school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Children's Hospital School?

The Children's Hospital School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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