What did Ofsted judge Soar Valley College's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Soar Valley College's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Soar Valley College?

Soar Valley College has 1,564 pupils on roll.

What ages does Soar Valley College take?

Soar Valley College admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Soar Valley College located?

Soar Valley College is located in Leicester, LE4 7GY, Leicester.

How do I apply to Soar Valley College?

Soar Valley College 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 Soar Valley College?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Soar Valley College was 1.373 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 Soar Valley College?

When Soar Valley College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — 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 (see note 1); 2. Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2); 3. In catchment with sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 255 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 from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school. If two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.

What is the largest ethnic background at Soar Valley College?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.9% of pupils at Soar Valley College are recorded as Indian. 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 Soar Valley College

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.

1Children in care — 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 (see note 1).
2Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2).
3In catchment with sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school.
4Out of catchment with sibling — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
5In catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school (see note 4).
6Staff children — Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application (see note 5).
7Out of 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 from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school. If two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.

Places will be allocated to pupils who have an EHC Plan which names the school before any other allocations are made; these allocations reduce the number of places available.

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.

Soar Valley College: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Soar Valley College's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Soar Valley College's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Soar Valley College?: Soar Valley College has 1,564 pupils on roll.
What ages does Soar Valley College take?: Soar Valley College admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Soar Valley College located?: Soar Valley College is located in Leicester, LE4 7GY, Leicester.
How do I apply to Soar Valley College?: Soar Valley College 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 Soar Valley College?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Soar Valley College was 1.373 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 Soar Valley College?: When Soar Valley College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — 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 (see note 1); 2. Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2); 3. In catchment with sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 255 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 from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school. If two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at Soar Valley College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.9% of pupils at Soar Valley College are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Soar Valley College

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.

1Children in care — 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 (see note 1).
2Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2).
3In catchment with sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school.
4Out of catchment with sibling — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
5In catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school (see note 4).
6Staff children — Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application (see note 5).
7Out of catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school and who have requested a place.

Places will be allocated to pupils who have an EHC Plan which names the school before any other allocations are made; these allocations reduce the number of places available.

Soar Valley College: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Soar Valley College's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Soar Valley College's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Soar Valley College?: Soar Valley College has 1,564 pupils on roll.
What ages does Soar Valley College take?: Soar Valley College admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Soar Valley College located?: Soar Valley College is located in Leicester, LE4 7GY, Leicester.
How do I apply to Soar Valley College?: Soar Valley College 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 Soar Valley College?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Soar Valley College was 1.373 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 Soar Valley College?: When Soar Valley College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — 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 (see note 1); 2. Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2); 3. In catchment with sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 255 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 from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school. If two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at Soar Valley College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.9% of pupils at Soar Valley College are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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