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Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Catchment Area

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

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School is an academy sponsor led special school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 2-16, with 1009 pupils, and a capacity of 1046 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-16

Age range

1,009

Pupils

1,046

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School?

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School is a special school in Leicester, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Leicester allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Admission to Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Leicester assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement. Catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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For more information on how Leicester assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

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Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School: 1046 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School has a published admission number of 1046 places. 1009 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1046, Leicester'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. 42.8% of pupils at Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Leicester.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School: School Information

Full address
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road, Leicester, LE2 6UA
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Special
Age range
2-16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
42.8% of pupils
DfE URN
144479

Other Special Schools in Leicester

If Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School is oversubscribed, these special schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Leicester

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Leicester. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Frequently Asked Questions: Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School

What is the catchment area for Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School?

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School is a special school in Leicester, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Leicester allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Is Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School oversubscribed?

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School is operating close to its capacity of 1046 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School?

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leicester before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School cover?

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School is a special school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 2-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School?

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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