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Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy Catchment Area

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

Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 470 pupils, and a capacity of 482 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

470

Pupils

482

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy?

The catchment area for Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy is the geographic zone Nottingham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Nottingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottingham. 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: 98% 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 Nottingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Nottingham catchment area documents →

Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy: 482 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy has a published admission number of 482 places. 470 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 482, Nottingham'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. 42.7% of pupils at Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy 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 Nottingham.

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

Nottingham 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 Nottingham school admissions →

Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy: School Information

Full address
Sneinton Boulevard, Nottingham, NG2 4FZ
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
42.7% of pupils
DfE URN
139232

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If Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy 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: Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy

What is the catchment area for Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy?

The catchment area for Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy is the geographic zone Nottingham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Nottingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy oversubscribed?

Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy is operating close to its capacity of 482 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy?

Admission to Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy is managed by Nottingham. 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 Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy cover?

Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy is a primary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy?

Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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