Babington Academy Catchment Area
Babington Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1346 pupils, and a capacity of 1380 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,346
Pupils
1,380
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Babington Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Babington Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leicester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Leicester catchment area documents →Babington Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 0SZ
- Local authority
- Leicester
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 46.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143247
Other Secondary Schools in Leicester
If Babington Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.
Crown Hills Community College Catchment Area
Community school · LE5 5FT
Beaumont Leys School Catchment Area
Community school · LE4 0FL
Moat Community College Catchment Area
Community school · LE2 0TU
Fullhurst Community College Catchment Area
Foundation school · LE3 1AH
Madani Girls' School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · LE5 5LL
Manor High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · LE2 4FU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Babington Academy
Is Babington Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Babington Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1380 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Babington Academy? ▾
Admission to Babington Academy is managed by Leicester. 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 Babington Academy cover? ▾
Babington Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Babington Academy? ▾
Babington Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.