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De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Catchment Area

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

De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire is a academy converter secondary school in Loughborough, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1340 pupils, and a capacity of 1308 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,340

Pupils

1,308

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Catchment Area Information

Admission to De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire is managed by Leicestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 1340 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1308 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.

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De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire — School Information

Full address
Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.4% of pupils
DfE URN
138298

Other Secondary Schools in Loughborough

If De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Loughborough are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire

Is De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire oversubscribed?

Yes — De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire currently has 1340 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1308 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire?

De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire cover?

De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire is a secondary school in Loughborough, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire?

De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.