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John Wycliffe Primary School Catchment Area

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

John Wycliffe Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Lutterworth, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 303 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

303

Pupils

420

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

John Wycliffe Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for John Wycliffe Primary School?

The catchment area for John Wycliffe Primary School is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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, John Wycliffe Primary School 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.

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John Wycliffe Primary School: 420 places, 72% filled: places available

John Wycliffe Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 303 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 20.8% of pupils at John Wycliffe Primary School 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 →

John Wycliffe Primary School: School Information

Full address
Moorbarns Lane, Lutterworth, LE17 4QJ
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
20.8% of pupils
DfE URN
144111

Other Primary Schools in Lutterworth

If John Wycliffe Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lutterworth are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to John Wycliffe Primary School 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: John Wycliffe Primary School

What is the catchment area for John Wycliffe Primary School?

The catchment area for John Wycliffe Primary School is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 John Wycliffe Primary School oversubscribed?

John Wycliffe Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 303 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicestershire.

What is the admissions policy for John Wycliffe Primary School?

Admission to John Wycliffe Primary School 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 Wycliffe Primary School cover?

John Wycliffe Primary School is a primary school in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for John Wycliffe Primary School?

John Wycliffe Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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