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Welland Park Academy Catchment Area

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

Welland Park Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Market Harborough, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 987 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

987

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Welland Park Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Welland Park Academy 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: 94% 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.

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Welland Park Academy — School Information

Full address
Welland Park Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9DR
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
13.1% of pupils
DfE URN
137170

Other Secondary Schools in Market Harborough

If Welland Park Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Market Harborough are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Welland Park Academy

Is Welland Park Academy oversubscribed?

Welland Park Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Welland Park Academy?

Admission to Welland Park Academy 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 Welland Park Academy cover?

Welland Park Academy is a secondary school in Market Harborough, 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 Welland Park Academy?

Welland Park Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.