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Booth Wood Academy Catchment Area

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

Booth Wood Academy is an academy converter primary school in Loughborough, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

210

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2013

Booth Wood Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Booth Wood Academy?

The catchment area for Booth Wood Academy is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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.

As an academy, Booth Wood Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Booth Wood Academy: at or above its 210 place limit

Booth Wood Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Leicestershire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Loughborough.

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 →

Booth Wood Academy: School Information

Full address
Old Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE11 4PG
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
15.7% of pupils
DfE URN
151155

Other Primary Schools in Loughborough

If Booth Wood Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Loughborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Booth Wood Academy 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: Booth Wood Academy

What is the catchment area for Booth Wood Academy?

The catchment area for Booth Wood Academy is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Booth Wood Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Booth Wood Academy currently has 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Booth Wood Academy?

Admission to Booth Wood Academy 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 Booth Wood Academy cover?

Booth Wood Academy is a primary school in Loughborough, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Booth Wood Academy?

Booth Wood Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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