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The City of Leicester College Catchment Area

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

The City of Leicester College is a academy converter secondary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1569 pupils, and a capacity of 1614 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,569

Pupils

1,614

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2020

The City of Leicester College Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The City of Leicester College 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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The City of Leicester College — School Information

Full address
Downing Drive, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6LN
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
34.7% of pupils
DfE URN
148878

Other Secondary Schools in Leicester

If The City of Leicester College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The City of Leicester College

Is The City of Leicester College oversubscribed?

The City of Leicester College is operating close to its capacity of 1614 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The City of Leicester College?

Admission to The City of Leicester College 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 The City of Leicester College cover?

The City of Leicester College is a secondary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The City of Leicester College?

The City of Leicester College was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.