What did Ofsted judge Arnesby Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Arnesby Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Arnesby Church of England Primary School?

Arnesby Church of England Primary School has 41 pupils on roll.

What ages does Arnesby Church of England Primary School take?

Arnesby Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Arnesby Church of England Primary School located?

Arnesby Church of England Primary School is located in Leicester, LE8 5WG, Leicestershire.

How do I apply to Arnesby Church of England Primary School?

Arnesby Church of England 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 Arnesby Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

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

How far from Arnesby Church of England Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Arnesby Church of England Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 0.116 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Arnesby Church of England Primary School?

When Arnesby Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children (see note i); 2. • Children who live in the catchment area (see note ii) AND • Will have a brother or sister attending Arnesby CE Primary School at the same time at the point of their admission (see note iii); 3. Children who live in the catchment area (see note ii), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 10 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Arnesby Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.6% of pupils at Arnesby Church of England 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 far did offers reach?

0.116miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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How places are decided at Arnesby Church of England 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 children or previously looked after children (see note i)
2• Children who live in the catchment area (see note ii) AND • Will have a brother or sister attending Arnesby CE Primary School at the same time at the point of their admission (see note iii)
3Children who live in the catchment area (see note ii)
4Children who will have a brother or sister attending Arnesby CE Primary School at the same time at the point of their admission (see note iii)
5Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs which makes it essential that they attend Arnesby CE Primary School (see note iv)
6Children of a member of staff employed to work at Arnesby CE Primary School (see note v)
7Children who live nearest to the school (see note ii & point 5)

Read 2026-09-12 from the school's own published admission arrangements. The criteria are printed as a two-column table (rank, criterion) that plain text extraction scrambles, so they were taken from the table structure itself. The school is named in the criteria text, confirming the document belongs to it. The host disallows automated fetching of this path, so the document was retrieved through the operator browser.

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.

Arnesby Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Arnesby Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Arnesby Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Arnesby Church of England Primary School?: Arnesby Church of England Primary School has 41 pupils on roll.
What ages does Arnesby Church of England Primary School take?: Arnesby Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Arnesby Church of England Primary School located?: Arnesby Church of England Primary School is located in Leicester, LE8 5WG, Leicestershire.
How do I apply to Arnesby Church of England Primary School?: Arnesby Church of England 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 Arnesby Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Arnesby Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Arnesby Church of England Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Arnesby Church of England Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 0.116 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Arnesby Church of England Primary School?: When Arnesby Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children (see note i); 2. • Children who live in the catchment area (see note ii) AND • Will have a brother or sister attending Arnesby CE Primary School at the same time at the point of their admission (see note iii); 3. Children who live in the catchment area (see note ii), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 10 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Arnesby Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.6% of pupils at Arnesby Church of England 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 far did offers reach?

0.116miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Arnesby Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Arnesby Church of England 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 children or previously looked after children (see note i)
2• Children who live in the catchment area (see note ii) AND • Will have a brother or sister attending Arnesby CE Primary School at the same time at the point of their admission (see note iii)
3Children who live in the catchment area (see note ii)
4Children who will have a brother or sister attending Arnesby CE Primary School at the same time at the point of their admission (see note iii)
5Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs which makes it essential that they attend Arnesby CE Primary School (see note iv)
6Children of a member of staff employed to work at Arnesby CE Primary School (see note v)
7Children who live nearest to the school (see note ii & point 5)

Arnesby Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Arnesby Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Arnesby Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Arnesby Church of England Primary School?: Arnesby Church of England Primary School has 41 pupils on roll.
What ages does Arnesby Church of England Primary School take?: Arnesby Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Arnesby Church of England Primary School located?: Arnesby Church of England Primary School is located in Leicester, LE8 5WG, Leicestershire.
How do I apply to Arnesby Church of England Primary School?: Arnesby Church of England 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 Arnesby Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Arnesby Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Arnesby Church of England Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Arnesby Church of England Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 0.116 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Arnesby Church of England Primary School?: When Arnesby Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children (see note i); 2. • Children who live in the catchment area (see note ii) AND • Will have a brother or sister attending Arnesby CE Primary School at the same time at the point of their admission (see note iii); 3. Children who live in the catchment area (see note ii), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 10 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Arnesby Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.6% of pupils at Arnesby Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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