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Lea Manor High School Catchment Area

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

Lea Manor High School is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Luton , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 994 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

994

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2021

Lea Manor High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lea Manor High School?

The catchment area for Lea Manor High School is the geographic zone Luton 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. Luton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Lea Manor High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Luton. 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 Luton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Luton catchment area documents →

Lea Manor High School: 1200 places, 83% filled: places available

Lea Manor High School has a published admission number of 1200 places. 994 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1200 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. 41.3% of pupils at Lea Manor High School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Luton.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Luton 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 Luton school admissions →

Lea Manor High School: School Information

Full address
Northwell Drive, Luton, LU3 3TL
Local authority
Luton
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
41.3% of pupils
DfE URN
149208

Other Secondary Schools in Luton

If Lea Manor High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Luton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Lea Manor High 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: Lea Manor High School

What is the catchment area for Lea Manor High School?

The catchment area for Lea Manor High School is the geographic zone Luton 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. Luton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lea Manor High School oversubscribed?

Lea Manor High School has a capacity of 1200 places and currently has 994 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Luton.

What is the admissions policy for Lea Manor High School?

Admission to Lea Manor High School is managed by Luton. 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 Lea Manor High School cover?

Lea Manor High School is a secondary school in Luton, 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 Lea Manor High School?

Lea Manor High School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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