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Woodbrook Vale School Catchment Area

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

Woodbrook Vale School is a academy converter secondary school in Loughborough, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 830 pupils, and a capacity of 830 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

830

Pupils

830

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Woodbrook Vale School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Woodbrook Vale School 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 830 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 830 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Woodbrook Vale School — School Information

Full address
Grasmere Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ST
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
16% of pupils
DfE URN
137401

Other Secondary Schools in Loughborough

If Woodbrook Vale School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Loughborough are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Woodbrook Vale School

Is Woodbrook Vale School oversubscribed?

Yes — Woodbrook Vale School currently has 830 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 830 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Woodbrook Vale School?

Admission to Woodbrook Vale 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 Woodbrook Vale School cover?

Woodbrook Vale School is a secondary school in Loughborough, 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 Woodbrook Vale School?

Woodbrook Vale School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.