Green Lane Infant School
108%
Capacity
292
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Green Lane Infant School
Green Lane Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 292 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Green Lane Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Conway, it falls under Leicester local authority.
Green Lane Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 58 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 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 Green Lane Infant School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Rounders, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, Green Lane 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 3GG |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Conway |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 292 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.7% |
| School Capacity | 292 / 270 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Feb 2016. 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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
83
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Spinney Hill Road, Leicester
Leicester, LE5 3GG
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