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East Leake Academy Catchment Area

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

East Leake Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Loughborough, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1088 pupils, and a capacity of 1262 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,088

Pupils

1,262

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

East Leake Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for East Leake Academy?

The catchment area for East Leake Academy is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, East Leake Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottinghamshire. 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 Nottinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Nottinghamshire catchment area documents →

East Leake Academy: 1262 places, 86% filled: places available

East Leake Academy has a published admission number of 1262 places. 1088 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1262 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. 18.1% 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.

Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

East Leake Academy: School Information

Full address
Lantern Lane, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6QN
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18.1% of pupils
DfE URN
138964

Other Secondary Schools in Loughborough

If East Leake Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Loughborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to East Leake 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: East Leake Academy

What is the catchment area for East Leake Academy?

The catchment area for East Leake Academy is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is East Leake Academy oversubscribed?

East Leake Academy has a capacity of 1262 places and currently has 1088 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for East Leake Academy?

Admission to East Leake Academy is managed by Nottinghamshire. 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 East Leake Academy cover?

East Leake Academy is a secondary school in Loughborough, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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