Church Hill Infant School
59%
Capacity
159
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Church Hill Infant School
Church Hill Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Charnwood community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 159 pupils on roll, operating at 59% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Church Hill Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Elliott, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
Church Hill Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 58 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Church Hill Infant School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Charnwood, Church Hill Infant School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Hill Road, Leicester, Charnwood, LE4 8DE |
| Headteacher | Claire Elliott |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 159 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.5% |
| School Capacity | 159 / 270 (59% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
100
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Hill Road, Leicester
Charnwood, LE4 8DE
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