John Ferneley College Catchment Area
John Ferneley College is a academy converter secondary school in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1194 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,194
Pupils
1,100
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
John Ferneley College Catchment Area Information
As an academy, John Ferneley College 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.
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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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- Full address
- Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1LH
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137617
Other Secondary Schools in Melton Mowbray
If John Ferneley College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Melton Mowbray are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — John Ferneley College
Is John Ferneley College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — John Ferneley College currently has 1194 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for John Ferneley College? ▾
Admission to John Ferneley College 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 John Ferneley College cover? ▾
John Ferneley College is a secondary school in Melton Mowbray, 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 John Ferneley College? ▾
John Ferneley College was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.