West Gate School Catchment Area
West Gate School is a foundation special not applicable school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 200 pupils, and a capacity of 200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–19
Age range
200
Pupils
200
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
West Gate School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for West Gate School is set by Leicester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leicester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Leicester catchment area documents →West Gate School — School Information
- Full address
- Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DG
- Local authority
- Leicester
- School type
- Foundation special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–19 years
- Free school meals
- 47% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 131099
Other Not applicable Schools in Leicester
If West Gate School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.
LGS Stoneygate Catchment Area
Other independent school · LE8 9DJ
St Crispin's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · LE2 1XA
Leicester Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · LE2 2AA
Leicester Grammar School Trust Catchment Area
Other independent school · LE8 9FL
Leicester Islamic Academy Catchment Area
Other independent school · LE2 2PJ
Darul Uloom Leicester Catchment Area
Other independent school · LE4 5LN
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Frequently Asked Questions — West Gate School
Is West Gate School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — West Gate School currently has 200 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for West Gate School? ▾
Admission to West Gate School is managed by Leicester. 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 West Gate School cover? ▾
West Gate School is a not applicable school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West Gate School? ▾
West Gate School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.