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Uplands Infant School Catchment Area

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

Uplands Infant School is a academy converter primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 2–7, with 412 pupils, and a capacity of 460 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–7

Age range

412

Pupils

460

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Uplands Infant School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Uplands Infant School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicester. 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: 90% 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 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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Uplands Infant School — School Information

Full address
Melbourne Road, Highfields, Leicester, LE2 0DR
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–7 years
Free school meals
13% of pupils
DfE URN
146853

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Frequently Asked Questions — Uplands Infant School

Is Uplands Infant School oversubscribed?

Uplands Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 460 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Uplands Infant School?

Admission to Uplands Infant 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 Uplands Infant School cover?

Uplands Infant School is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 2–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Uplands Infant School?

Uplands Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.