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Spark Vale Academy Catchment Area

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

Spark Vale Academy is an other independent special not applicable school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 11-18, and a capacity of 45 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

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45

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Spark Vale Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Spark Vale Academy?

The catchment area for Spark Vale Academy is the geographic zone Leicester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.

The catchment area for Spark Vale Academy is set by Leicester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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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.

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Spark Vale Academy: School Information

Full address
Crt House, 176 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 5EE
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
DfE URN
151121

Other Not applicable Schools in Leicester

If Spark Vale Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Spark Vale Academy 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: Spark Vale Academy

What is the catchment area for Spark Vale Academy?

The catchment area for Spark Vale Academy is the geographic zone Leicester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Spark Vale Academy oversubscribed?

Spark Vale Academy has a capacity of 45 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicester.

What is the admissions policy for Spark Vale Academy?

Admission to Spark Vale 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 Spark Vale Academy cover?

Spark Vale Academy is a not applicable school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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