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St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1144 pupils, and a capacity of 1142 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,144

Pupils

1,142

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is managed by Leicester 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 1144 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1142 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.

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St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Spencefield Lane, Leicester, LE5 6HN
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
19% of pupils
DfE URN
146232

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If St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Is St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 1144 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1142 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leicester before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.