What did Ofsted judge Falcons Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Falcons Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Falcons Primary School?

Falcons Primary School has 293 pupils on roll.

What ages does Falcons Primary School take?

Falcons Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Falcons Primary School located?

Falcons Primary School is located in Leicester, LE5 0TA, Leicester.

How do I apply to Falcons Primary School?

Falcons 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.

Does Falcons Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Falcons Primary School has a religious character of Sikh. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Falcons Primary School?

When Falcons Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Sikh faith - LAC/previously looked after — Criterion 1: Children of Sikh faith in the care of the local authority and previously looked after children; 2. Sikh faith - exceptional needs — Criterion 2: Sikh children with exceptional medical, social or welfare needs; 3. Sikh faith - siblings — Criterion 3: Sikh children with older siblings attending at the same time, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Falcons Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.9% of pupils at Falcons Primary School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Falcons 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.

1Sikh faith - LAC/previously looked after — Criterion 1: Children of Sikh faith in the care of the local authority and previously looked after children.
2Sikh faith - exceptional needs — Criterion 2: Sikh children with exceptional medical, social or welfare needs.
3Sikh faith - siblings — Criterion 3: Sikh children with older siblings attending at the same time.
4Sikh faith - nearest — Criterion 4: Sikh pupils living nearest to FPS.
1Community place - LAC/previously looked after — Criterion 1: Children in the care of the local authority and previously looked after children.
2Community place - exceptional needs — Criterion 2: Children with exceptional medical, social or welfare needs.
3Community place - siblings — Criterion 3: Children with older siblings attending at the same time.
4Community place - nearest — Criterion 4: Pupils living nearest to FPS.

Applications are split into two groups of 30 places each - Sikh faith criteria and Community place criteria - each ranked separately using the same four-tier criteria structure. A supplementary information form must be completed and returned directly to the school. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first (not numbered as part of the ranked criteria).

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.

Falcons Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Falcons Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Falcons Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Falcons Primary School?: Falcons Primary School has 293 pupils on roll.
What ages does Falcons Primary School take?: Falcons Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Falcons Primary School located?: Falcons Primary School is located in Leicester, LE5 0TA, Leicester.
How do I apply to Falcons Primary School?: Falcons 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.
Does Falcons Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Falcons Primary School has a religious character of Sikh. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Falcons Primary School?: When Falcons Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Sikh faith - LAC/previously looked after — Criterion 1: Children of Sikh faith in the care of the local authority and previously looked after children; 2. Sikh faith - exceptional needs — Criterion 2: Sikh children with exceptional medical, social or welfare needs; 3. Sikh faith - siblings — Criterion 3: Sikh children with older siblings attending at the same time, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Falcons Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.9% of pupils at Falcons Primary School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Falcons 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.

1Sikh faith - LAC/previously looked after — Criterion 1: Children of Sikh faith in the care of the local authority and previously looked after children.
2Sikh faith - exceptional needs — Criterion 2: Sikh children with exceptional medical, social or welfare needs.
3Sikh faith - siblings — Criterion 3: Sikh children with older siblings attending at the same time.
4Sikh faith - nearest — Criterion 4: Sikh pupils living nearest to FPS.
1Community place - LAC/previously looked after — Criterion 1: Children in the care of the local authority and previously looked after children.
2Community place - exceptional needs — Criterion 2: Children with exceptional medical, social or welfare needs.
3Community place - siblings — Criterion 3: Children with older siblings attending at the same time.
4Community place - nearest — Criterion 4: Pupils living nearest to FPS.

Falcons Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Falcons Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Falcons Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Falcons Primary School?: Falcons Primary School has 293 pupils on roll.
What ages does Falcons Primary School take?: Falcons Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Falcons Primary School located?: Falcons Primary School is located in Leicester, LE5 0TA, Leicester.
How do I apply to Falcons Primary School?: Falcons 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.
Does Falcons Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Falcons Primary School has a religious character of Sikh. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Falcons Primary School?: When Falcons Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Sikh faith - LAC/previously looked after — Criterion 1: Children of Sikh faith in the care of the local authority and previously looked after children; 2. Sikh faith - exceptional needs — Criterion 2: Sikh children with exceptional medical, social or welfare needs; 3. Sikh faith - siblings — Criterion 3: Sikh children with older siblings attending at the same time, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Falcons Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.9% of pupils at Falcons Primary School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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