Do Actuarial Science Firms have target universities ?

I am planning to go to Leicester University to study mathematics and Actuarial Science, but I also plan to apply to LSE. I prefer the course at Leicester and the city scene, but I don’t want to be put at a great disadvantage by going there. I aim to achieve A*A*AA. Any advice on whether this will hurt my graduate opportunities?

Would doing a year in the industry, hence allowing me to have some experience out of university, be worth the extra year spent at university?

It is very valuable and will give you a years worth of experience.

Is there a place for actuaries or for people who aim to become Actuaries?

What do you mean? A forum for Actuaries and such?