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Heath Lane Academy Catchment Area

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

Heath Lane Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 674 pupils, and a capacity of 800 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

674

Pupils

800

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Heath Lane Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Heath Lane Academy?

The catchment area for Heath Lane 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, Heath Lane 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 →

Heath Lane Academy: 800 places, 84% filled: places available

Heath Lane Academy has a published admission number of 800 places. 674 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 800 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. 30.7% of pupils at Heath Lane 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 →

Heath Lane Academy: School Information

Full address
Heath Lane, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7PD
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
30.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138327

Other Secondary Schools in Leicester

If Heath Lane Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Heath Lane 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: Heath Lane Academy

What is the catchment area for Heath Lane Academy?

The catchment area for Heath Lane 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 Heath Lane Academy oversubscribed?

Heath Lane Academy has a capacity of 800 places and currently has 674 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Heath Lane Academy?

Admission to Heath Lane 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 Heath Lane Academy cover?

Heath Lane Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Heath Lane Academy?

Heath Lane Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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