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Thornton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Thornton Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Coalville, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 129 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

129

Pupils

140

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Thornton Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Thornton Primary 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: 92% 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 →

Thornton Primary School — School Information

Full address
Main Street, Thornton, Coalville, LE67 1AH
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
27.9% of pupils
DfE URN
140253

Other Primary Schools in Coalville

If Thornton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Coalville are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Thornton Primary School

Is Thornton Primary School oversubscribed?

Thornton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Thornton Primary School?

Admission to Thornton Primary 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 Thornton Primary School cover?

Thornton Primary School is a primary school in Coalville, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thornton Primary School?

Thornton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.