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Uplands Infant School

Leicester, LE2 0DRPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
102 1st-choice / 104 places
Ranking
Not ranked

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMelbourne Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE2 0DR
HeadteacherMichelle Orton
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils412
Free School Meals (FSM)13.0%
School Capacity412 / 460 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingTennisGymnasticsCross CountryAthleticsFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

Source: uplandsinfant.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Uplands Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.