Uplands Infant School

About Uplands Infant School

Uplands Infant School in Leicester is a state primary for children aged 2 to 7, and it’s a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 460 pupils and currently enrols 412, so there is some room, but demand is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 158 applications for 104 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.52 applicants per place. Notably, all 102 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that while competition exists, those who put Uplands first stand a very good chance. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 13%, which is below the national average and indicates a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many schools in the Leicester local authority. The school is non-religious and mixed, and it includes a nursery provision, so it caters to families from the very start of their child’s education.

Academically, Uplands Infant School was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2009. The inspection gave Good marks across all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The early years provision was also rated Good. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 SATs results because its pupils leave at age 7, the local authority average for KS2 attainment is 62%, which provides a benchmark for the primary phase in Leicester. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 98% of respondents would recommend the school, and strong majorities strongly agreed that their child is happy (81%), feels safe (81%), and does well (64%). The school also scores highly on communication, with 69% strongly agreeing that parents are kept informed of their child’s progress.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including an ICT suite, library, sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, and a sensory room, which supports its SEND provisions. Uplands caters to a wide range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Sports on offer include swimming, tennis, gymnastics, and football, and there are clubs for drama, gardening, film, and choir. For families considering Uplands, the oversubscription data suggests it is a realistic first choice, especially if you live nearby. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Catherine Infant School, 1.6 km away, so Uplands is a strong Good option in a local authority where only 5 out of 82 primary schools hold that top grade. It suits families who value strong communication, a broad range of activities, and a supportive environment for early years and infant education.

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