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The Newbridge School Catchment Area

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

The Newbridge School is an academy converter secondary school in Coalville, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 813 pupils, and a capacity of 840 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

813

Pupils

840

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

The Newbridge School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Newbridge School?

The catchment area for The Newbridge 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 Newbridge 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: 97% 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 Newbridge School: 840 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

The Newbridge School has a published admission number of 840 places. 813 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 840, 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. 23.9% of pupils at The Newbridge School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Leicestershire.

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 Newbridge School: School Information

Full address
Forest Road, Coalville, LE67 3SJ
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
23.9% of pupils
DfE URN
138301

Other Secondary Schools in Coalville

If The Newbridge School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Coalville are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Newbridge 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 Newbridge School

What is the catchment area for The Newbridge School?

The catchment area for The Newbridge 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 Newbridge School oversubscribed?

The Newbridge School is operating close to its capacity of 840 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 Newbridge School?

Admission to The Newbridge 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 Newbridge School cover?

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

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