Castle Mead Academy Catchment Area
Castle Mead Academy is a free s secondary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1240 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,240
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Castle Mead Academy Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Castle Mead Academy are allocated by Leicester using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →Castle Mead Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Richard III Road, Leicester, LE3 5QT
- Local authority
- Leicester
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 44.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147068
Other Secondary Schools in Leicester
If Castle Mead 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 — Castle Mead Academy
Is Castle Mead Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Castle Mead Academy currently has 1240 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Castle Mead Academy? ▾
Admission to Castle Mead 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 Castle Mead Academy cover? ▾
Castle Mead 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 Castle Mead Academy? ▾
Castle Mead Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.