Rushey Mead Academy Catchment Area
Rushey Mead Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1779 pupils, and a capacity of 1620 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,779
Pupils
1,620
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2022
Rushey Mead Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Rushey 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.
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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 →Rushey Mead Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7AN
- Local authority
- Leicester
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 22.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141916
Other Secondary Schools in Leicester
If Rushey Mead Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.
Crown Hills Community College Catchment Area
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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 — Rushey Mead Academy
Is Rushey Mead Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Rushey Mead Academy currently has 1779 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1620 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Rushey Mead Academy? ▾
Admission to Rushey 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 Rushey Mead Academy cover? ▾
Rushey 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 Rushey Mead Academy? ▾
Rushey Mead Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.