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English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1167 pupils, and a capacity of 1066 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–19

Age range

1,167

Pupils

1,066

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy is managed by Leicester 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: 1167 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1066 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 Leicester 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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English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Anstey Lane, Leicester, LE4 0FJ
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.7% of pupils
DfE URN
146196

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Frequently Asked Questions — English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy

Is English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 1167 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1066 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy?

English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leicester before each admissions cycle.

What age range does English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy cover?

English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy?

English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.