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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Catchment Area

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

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire is an academy converter primary school in Wigston, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 211 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

208

Pupils

211

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire?

The catchment area for Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire is managed by Leicestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire: 211 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire has a published admission number of 211 places. 208 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 211, Leicestershire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wigston.

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 →

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire: School Information

Full address
Shenley Road, Wigston, LE18 3QL
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
6.3% of pupils
DfE URN
138090

Other Primary Schools in Wigston

If Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wigston are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Leicestershire

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Leicestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire 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: Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

What is the catchment area for Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire?

The catchment area for Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire oversubscribed?

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire is operating close to its capacity of 211 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire?

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire cover?

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire is a primary school in Wigston, 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 Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire?

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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