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Wolfdale School Catchment Area

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

Wolfdale School is an other independent special not applicable school in LEICESTERSHIRE , serving pupils aged 7-16, with 57 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-16

Age range

57

Pupils

60

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Wolfdale School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wolfdale School?

The catchment area for Wolfdale School is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Wolfdale School is set by Leicestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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 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 →

Wolfdale School: 60 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Wolfdale School has a published admission number of 60 places. 57 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 60, Leicestershire'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.

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

Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire school admissions →

Wolfdale School: School Information

Full address
CROPSTON ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BP
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-16 years
DfE URN
142659

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Wolfdale School 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: Wolfdale School

What is the catchment area for Wolfdale School?

The catchment area for Wolfdale School is the geographic zone Leicestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Leicestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wolfdale School oversubscribed?

Wolfdale School is operating close to its capacity of 60 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wolfdale School?

Admission to Wolfdale 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 Wolfdale School cover?

Wolfdale School is a not applicable school in LEICESTERSHIRE, serving pupils aged 7-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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