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ALP Leicester Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

ALP Leicester is an other independent special not applicable school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 6-19, with 40 pupils, and a capacity of 55 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

6-19

Age range

40

Pupils

55

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

ALP Leicester Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for ALP Leicester?

The catchment area for ALP Leicester is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for ALP Leicester is set by Leicestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Leicestershire catchment area documents →

ALP Leicester: 55 places, 73% filled: places available

ALP Leicester has a published admission number of 55 places. 40 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 55 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Leicestershire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Leicestershire school admissions →

ALP Leicester: School Information

Full address
Stonehill Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4JG
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
6-19 years
DfE URN
139559

Other Not applicable Schools in Leicester

If ALP Leicester is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to ALP Leicester by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: ALP Leicester

What is the catchment area for ALP Leicester?

The catchment area for ALP Leicester is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is ALP Leicester oversubscribed?

ALP Leicester has a capacity of 55 places and currently has 40 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicestershire.

What is the admissions policy for ALP Leicester?

Admission to ALP Leicester is managed by Leicestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does ALP Leicester cover?

ALP Leicester is a not applicable school in Leicester, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 6-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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