Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

The Winstanley School Catchment Area

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

The Winstanley School is a academy converter secondary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 639 pupils, and a capacity of 640 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

639

Pupils

640

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

The Winstanley School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Winstanley 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: 100% 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 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 Winstanley School — School Information

Full address
Kingsway North, Leicester, LE3 3BD
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Free school meals
41.6% of pupils
DfE URN
143844

Other Secondary Schools in Leicester

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

Frequently Asked Questions — The Winstanley School

Is The Winstanley School oversubscribed?

The Winstanley School is operating close to its capacity of 640 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Winstanley School?

Admission to The Winstanley 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 Winstanley School cover?

The Winstanley School is a secondary school in Leicester, 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 Winstanley School?

The Winstanley School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.