How many pupils attend Buswells Lodge Primary School?

Buswells Lodge Primary School has 353 pupils on roll.

What ages does Buswells Lodge Primary School take?

Buswells Lodge Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Buswells Lodge Primary School located?

Buswells Lodge Primary School is located in Leicester, LE4 0PT, Leicester.

How do I apply to Buswells Lodge Primary School?

Buswells Lodge Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Buswells Lodge Primary School?

When Buswells Lodge Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1); 2. Medical/social need — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2); 3. In-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school or the linked junior school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Buswells Lodge Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.8% of pupils at Buswells Lodge Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Buswells Lodge Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1).
2Medical/social need — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2).
3In-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school or the linked junior school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
4Out-of-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school or linked junior school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
5In catchment area — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school (see note 4).
6Staff children — Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application (see note 5).
7Out of catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the infant or primary school and who have requested a place.

If two applications tie: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school.

Document states 'Number on roll: 60' but does not explicitly designate this as the admission number (PAN). Places will be allocated to pupils who have an EHCP naming the school before any other allocations are made (stated but not numbered as a criterion).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Buswells Lodge Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Buswells Lodge Primary School?: Buswells Lodge Primary School has 353 pupils on roll.
What ages does Buswells Lodge Primary School take?: Buswells Lodge Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Buswells Lodge Primary School located?: Buswells Lodge Primary School is located in Leicester, LE4 0PT, Leicester.
How do I apply to Buswells Lodge Primary School?: Buswells Lodge Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Buswells Lodge Primary School?: When Buswells Lodge Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1); 2. Medical/social need — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2); 3. In-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school or the linked junior school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Buswells Lodge Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.8% of pupils at Buswells Lodge Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Buswells Lodge Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1).
2Medical/social need — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2).
3In-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school or the linked junior school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
4Out-of-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school or linked junior school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
5In catchment area — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school (see note 4).
6Staff children — Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application (see note 5).
7Out of catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the infant or primary school and who have requested a place.

Buswells Lodge Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Buswells Lodge Primary School?: Buswells Lodge Primary School has 353 pupils on roll.
What ages does Buswells Lodge Primary School take?: Buswells Lodge Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Buswells Lodge Primary School located?: Buswells Lodge Primary School is located in Leicester, LE4 0PT, Leicester.
How do I apply to Buswells Lodge Primary School?: Buswells Lodge Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Buswells Lodge Primary School?: When Buswells Lodge Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1); 2. Medical/social need — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2); 3. In-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school or the linked junior school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Buswells Lodge Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.8% of pupils at Buswells Lodge Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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