Countesthorpe Academy Catchment Area
Countesthorpe Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1190 pupils, and a capacity of 1795 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
1,190
Pupils
1,795
Capacity
66%
Fill rate
Countesthorpe Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Countesthorpe Academy?
The catchment area for Countesthorpe Academy is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, Countesthorpe 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.
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 →Countesthorpe Academy: 1795 places, 66% filled: places available
Countesthorpe Academy has a published admission number of 1795 places. 1190 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1795 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.7% of pupils at Countesthorpe Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Leicestershire.
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 →
Countesthorpe Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5PR
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Free school meals
- 21.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147902
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Countesthorpe 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Countesthorpe Academy
What is the catchment area for Countesthorpe Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Countesthorpe Academy is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Countesthorpe Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Countesthorpe Academy has a capacity of 1795 places and currently has 1190 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicestershire.
What is the admissions policy for Countesthorpe Academy? ▾
Admission to Countesthorpe 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 Countesthorpe Academy cover? ▾
Countesthorpe Academy is a secondary school in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.