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The Cedars Catchment Area

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

The Cedars is an other independent special not applicable school in Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 7-18, with 4 pupils, and a capacity of 4 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7-18

Age range

4

Pupils

4

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

The Cedars Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Cedars?

The catchment area for The Cedars is the geographic zone Leicestershire 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. Leicestershire 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 The Cedars is set by Leicestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 4 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 4 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 Leicestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Leicestershire catchment area documents →

The Cedars: at or above its 4 place limit

The Cedars has a published admission number of 4 places. 4 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 4 places. Leicestershire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

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 →

The Cedars: School Information

Full address
33 Ashby Road, Stapleton, Leicestershire, LE9 8JF
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-18 years
DfE URN
148027

Other Not applicable Schools in Leicestershire

If The Cedars is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Leicestershire are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Cedars 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: The Cedars

What is the catchment area for The Cedars?

The catchment area for The Cedars is the geographic zone Leicestershire 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. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Cedars oversubscribed?

Yes, The Cedars currently has 4 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 4 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Cedars?

Admission to The Cedars is managed by Leicestershire. 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 The Cedars cover?

The Cedars is a not applicable school in Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 7-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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