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Forest Lodge Academy Catchment Area

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

Forest Lodge Academy is a academy converter primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 576 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

576

Pupils

630

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Forest Lodge Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Forest Lodge Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Forest Lodge Academy — School Information

Full address
Charnor Road, Leicester, LE3 6LH
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
45.1% of pupils
DfE URN
145357

Other Primary Schools in Leicester

If Forest Lodge Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Forest Lodge Academy

Is Forest Lodge Academy oversubscribed?

Forest Lodge Academy is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Forest Lodge Academy?

Admission to Forest Lodge 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 Forest Lodge Academy cover?

Forest Lodge Academy is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Forest Lodge Academy?

Forest Lodge Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.