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The Market Bosworth School Catchment Area

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

The Market Bosworth School is an academy converter secondary school in Nuneaton, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 840 pupils, and a capacity of 860 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

840

Pupils

860

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

The Market Bosworth School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Market Bosworth School?

The catchment area for The Market Bosworth School is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.

As an academy, The Market Bosworth School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicestershire. 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: 98% 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.

Find Leicestershire catchment area documents →

The Market Bosworth School: 860 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

The Market Bosworth School has a published admission number of 860 places. 840 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 860, 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. 10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Nuneaton.

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 Market Bosworth School: School Information

Full address
Station Road, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, CV13 0JT
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
10.8% of pupils
DfE URN
138108

Other Secondary Schools in Nuneaton

If The Market Bosworth School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nuneaton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Market Bosworth School 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 Market Bosworth School

What is the catchment area for The Market Bosworth School?

The catchment area for The Market Bosworth School is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Market Bosworth School oversubscribed?

The Market Bosworth School is operating close to its capacity of 860 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Market Bosworth School?

Admission to The Market Bosworth School 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 Market Bosworth School cover?

The Market Bosworth School is a secondary school in Nuneaton, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Market Bosworth School?

The Market Bosworth School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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