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.
National Offer Day: Monday 2nd March
If you have applied for a place at Limehurst for your child, you should receive an email from Leicestershire County Council on this date.
If your application is not successful, you can appeal by completing our Appeals Form.
Appeals Timeline 2026
Thursday 23rd April - Deadline for submitting appeal form
Thursday 30th April - Parent will receive school case
Thursday 14th May - Deadline for responses to school case
Thursday 21st May - Independent panel meets to review school case and responses
Wednesday 10th June - Individual Appeal hearings take place
Parents will then be notified of the outcome in writing on or before Wednesday 17th June.
Further details can be found by clicking on the button below:
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.
Admissions Appeals
If you wish to appeal against an Admissions decision, please use our Appeals Form.
Admissions Policy for places in the current academic year (Years 7-11)
Admissions Policy for places in August 2026 (Current Year 6)
Admissions Policy for places in August 2027 (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.