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Moat Community College Catchment Area

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

Moat Community College is a community secondary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1093 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

1,093

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Moat Community College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Moat Community College?

The catchment area for Moat Community College is the geographic zone Leicester 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. Leicester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Moat Community College are allocated by Leicester using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Currently oversubscribed: 1093 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

Find Leicester catchment area documents →

Moat Community College: at or above its 1050 place limit

Moat Community College has a published admission number of 1050 places. 1093 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1050 places. Leicester allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 36.3% of pupils at Moat Community College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Leicester.

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

Leicester 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 Leicester school admissions →

Moat Community College: School Information

Full address
Maidstone Road, Leicester, LE2 0TU
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
36.3% of pupils
DfE URN
120292

Other Secondary Schools in Leicester

If Moat Community College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Moat Community College 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: Moat Community College

What is the catchment area for Moat Community College?

The catchment area for Moat Community College is the geographic zone Leicester 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. Leicester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Moat Community College oversubscribed?

Yes, Moat Community College currently has 1093 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Moat Community College?

Admission to Moat Community College 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 Moat Community College cover?

Moat Community College is a secondary school in Leicester, 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 Moat Community College?

Moat Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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