Orchard Mead Academy Catchment Area
Orchard Mead Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1045 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
1,045
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Orchard Mead Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Orchard Mead Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicester. 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 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 →Orchard Mead Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Keyham Lane West, Leicester, LE5 1RT
- Local authority
- Leicester
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 37.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144629
Other Secondary Schools in Leicester
If Orchard Mead Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.
Crown Hills Community College Catchment Area
Community school · LE5 5FT
Beaumont Leys School Catchment Area
Community school · LE4 0FL
Moat Community College Catchment Area
Community school · LE2 0TU
Fullhurst Community College Catchment Area
Foundation school · LE3 1AH
Madani Girls' School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · LE5 5LL
Manor High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · LE2 4FU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Orchard Mead Academy
Is Orchard Mead Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Orchard Mead Academy has a capacity of 1200 places and currently has 1045 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicester.
What is the admissions policy for Orchard Mead Academy? ▾
Admission to Orchard Mead Academy 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 Orchard Mead Academy cover? ▾
Orchard Mead Academy 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 Orchard Mead Academy? ▾
Orchard Mead Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.