Admissions
Limehurst Academy operates with a Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 130 for year 7 entry, and a capacity of 130 in all other year groups. This is reflected in the policies below.
Admissions Appeals
If you wish to appeal against an Admissions decision, please use our Appeals Form.
Appeals Timeline - new intake 2024
Friday 19th April - Closing Date for Appeals forms to be received
Thursday 25th April - Parents will be emailed the school's case
Friday 10th May - Deadline for parents to respond with questions about the school's case
Thursday 16th May - An independent panel meets to decide whether to uphold the school's case
Thursday 6th June - Individual appeal hearings will take place. Appointments will be sent out no less than 10 days prior to this date.
Thursday 20th June - Deadline for parents to be notified of the outcome.
Further details on this process can be found here:
2024 New Intake - Appeals Timeline
In-year (mid-term) applications
If you wish to move your child to Limehurst Academy during the school year, you should apply for a place by visiting Leicestershire County Council Admissions page. See below for the relevant policy.
If you would like to have a discussion prior to your application, please contact Ann Parker at aparker@limehurst.org.uk or on 01509 263444.
Current Admissions Policy
Admissions Policy for places in August 2024 (Current Year 6)
Admissions Policy for places in August 2025 (Current Year 5)
Oversubscription Criteria: A Summary
If Limehurst Academy is oversubscribed, it will maintain a clear, fair and objective waiting list. Priority will continue to be based upon the oversubscription criteria. These are summarised below:
1. Looked After Children
2. Children with siblings at the school
3. Children living in Limehurst’s catchment (see map below)
4. Children attending a feeder school to Limehurst (see list below)
5. Children of staff
6. Children who live nearest to the school
Our feeder schools are Cobden, Loughborough CoE, Rendell & Robert Bakewell.
Children with EHCPs where Limehurst is named will be offered a place if their needs can be met.