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The Place Independent School Catchment Area

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

The Place Independent School is an other independent special not applicable school in Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 5-18, with 67 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-18

Age range

67

Pupils

80

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

The Place Independent School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Place Independent School?

The catchment area for The Place Independent School is the geographic zone Leicestershire 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. Leicestershire 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 Place Independent School is set by Leicestershire 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 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 →

The Place Independent School: 80 places, 84% filled: places available

The Place Independent School has a published admission number of 80 places. 67 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 80 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.

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 →

The Place Independent School: School Information

Full address
Hill Farm, Belvoir Road, NG13 0EA
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-18 years
DfE URN
142939

Other Not applicable Schools in

If The Place Independent School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Place Independent 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 Place Independent School

What is the catchment area for The Place Independent School?

The catchment area for The Place Independent School is the geographic zone Leicestershire 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. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Place Independent School oversubscribed?

The Place Independent School has a capacity of 80 places and currently has 67 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicestershire.

What is the admissions policy for The Place Independent School?

Admission to The Place Independent School is managed by Leicestershire. 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 Place Independent School cover?

The Place Independent School is a not applicable school in Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 5-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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