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The Pochin School Catchment Area

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

The Pochin School is a academy converter primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

137

Pupils

140

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

The Pochin School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Pochin School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicestershire. 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: 98% 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 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 Pochin School — School Information

Full address
School Lane, Barkby, Leicester, LE7 3QL
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
6.6% of pupils
DfE URN
138838

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

If The Pochin School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Pochin School

Is The Pochin School oversubscribed?

The Pochin School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Pochin School?

Admission to The Pochin 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 Pochin School cover?

The Pochin School is a primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire, 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 The Pochin School?

The Pochin School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.