Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Thurlaston Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 86 pupils, and a capacity of 102 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

86

Pupils

102

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Thurlaston Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is managed by Leicestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Thurlaston Church of England Primary School: 102 places, 84% filled: places available

Thurlaston Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 102 places. 86 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 102 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Leicester.

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 →

Thurlaston Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Desford Road, Thurlaston, Leicester, LE9 7TE
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
5.8% of pupils
DfE URN
120201

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

If Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Leicestershire

Thurlaston Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Leicestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Thurlaston Church of England Primary 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: Thurlaston Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Thurlaston Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Thurlaston Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 102 places and currently has 86 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?

Thurlaston Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Thurlaston Church of England Primary School cover?

Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Leicester, 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 Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?

Thurlaston Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.