What did Ofsted judge Castle Mead Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Castle Mead Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Castle Mead Academy?

Castle Mead Academy has 1,223 pupils on roll.

What ages does Castle Mead Academy take?

Castle Mead Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Castle Mead Academy located?

Castle Mead Academy is located in Leicester, LE3 5QT, Leicester.

How do I apply to Castle Mead Academy?

Castle Mead Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Castle Mead Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Castle Mead Academy was 0.972 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Castle Mead Academy?

When Castle Mead Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England; 2. Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school; 3. Sibling in catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion, priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point for the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school. Applicants living in the same block of flats will be regarded as living the same distance from the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Castle Mead Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.8% of pupils at Castle Mead Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Castle Mead Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England.
2Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school.
3Sibling in catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school.
4Sibling outside catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school.
5Pupil premium eligible — 90 children eligible for the pupil premium.
6Staff children — Children who are sons/daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application.
7In catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the school.
8Outside catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school and who have requested a place.

If two applications tie: Within each criterion, priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point for the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school. Applicants living in the same block of flats will be regarded as living the same distance from the school.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Castle Mead Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Castle Mead Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Castle Mead Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Castle Mead Academy?: Castle Mead Academy has 1,223 pupils on roll.
What ages does Castle Mead Academy take?: Castle Mead Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Castle Mead Academy located?: Castle Mead Academy is located in Leicester, LE3 5QT, Leicester.
How do I apply to Castle Mead Academy?: Castle Mead Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Castle Mead Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Castle Mead Academy was 0.972 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Castle Mead Academy?: When Castle Mead Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England; 2. Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school; 3. Sibling in catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion, priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point for the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school. Applicants living in the same block of flats will be regarded as living the same distance from the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Castle Mead Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.8% of pupils at Castle Mead Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Castle Mead Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Castle Mead Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England.
2Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school.
3Sibling in catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school.
4Sibling outside catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school.
5Pupil premium eligible — 90 children eligible for the pupil premium.
6Staff children — Children who are sons/daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application.
7In catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the school.
8Outside catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school and who have requested a place.

Castle Mead Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Castle Mead Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Castle Mead Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Castle Mead Academy?: Castle Mead Academy has 1,223 pupils on roll.
What ages does Castle Mead Academy take?: Castle Mead Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Castle Mead Academy located?: Castle Mead Academy is located in Leicester, LE3 5QT, Leicester.
How do I apply to Castle Mead Academy?: Castle Mead Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Castle Mead Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Castle Mead Academy was 0.972 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Castle Mead Academy?: When Castle Mead Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England; 2. Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school; 3. Sibling in catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion, priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point for the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school. Applicants living in the same block of flats will be regarded as living the same distance from the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Castle Mead Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.8% of pupils at Castle Mead Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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