Admissions

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Starting school in August 2025?

If your child will be ready to start school in August 2025, you will need to register with Leicester City Council to apply for a place with us at Forest Lodge Academy.

We warmly welcome children and families to visit us so you can meet with the Headteacher and members of the teaching team, enjoy a tour of the school and learn about our curriculum, values and activities.

If you would like to visit us, please call 0116 287 1220 or email [email protected] to book a convenient time. 

Applications received after 15 January 2025 deadline

If you are applying after 15 January, your application will be treated as late and will be considered for a school place after the initial offer of places on 16 April 2025.

For further information about applications after the January deadline, please visit Leicester City Council’s website.

Please contact us if you require additional assistance or have any questions.

Leicester City Council School Admissions
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Wraparound Childcare

At Forest Lodge Academy our Breakfast Club and After School Club provide a nurturing environment where your child can enjoy activities, make new friends and start or end their school day in the best way possible.

Find out more about Wraparound Childcare
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Admissions policies

Academy admissions policy

Forest Lodge Academy admissions policy can be found below. Please note places are capped at 90 in each year group.

Forest Lodge Academy admissions policy 2024-2025

Forest Lodge Academy admissions policy 2025-2026

Local Authority admissions policy

The Local Authority Admission Policy can be found by clicking on the links below:

Leicester City Council Admission arrangements for 2024-25

Leicester City Council Admission arrangements for 2025-26

Catchment area map

We ensure pupils have creative, fun learning opportunities throughout the curriculum.

Hear from Mrs Caldwell and our pupils at Forest Lodge Academy to learn about the academy’s vision and values, curriculum, teachers and some of our pupils’ favourite subjects.
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