How to Find Us

Address
Lancaster Academy
Knighton Lane East
Leicester
LE2 6FU

Lancaster Academy is situated in the Knighton area of Leicester, on the south side of the city.

Travelling by car

Directions from the North
Leave the M1 at Junction 21 and follow the A563 Lubbesthorpe Way towards Leicester.
Continue on the A563 Ring Road (going clockwise).
Follow the Ring Road past Fosse Park and Glen Parva.
At the junction for Aylestone Road, continue straight ahead on the A563.
Take the exit for Welford Road (A5199), then follow signs for Knighton.
Turn left onto Knighton Lane East.
Lancaster Academy will appear on your right.

Directions from the South
Leave the M1 at Junction 21 and take the A563 towards Leicester.
Follow the A563 Ring Road (going clockwise).
Continue past Welford Road and Saffron Lane.
Take the turning for Knighton Lane East.
Lancaster Academy is located on the right-hand side.

Parking
Visitor parking is available on site. Spaces may be limited at peak times.
Disabled parking is provided close to the main reception entrance.
Please follow the signs displayed as you enter the campus.

Disabled Access
The Academy has step-free routes across the main building.
Accessible toilets and dedicated parking bays are located near reception.

For ‘Sat-Nav’ users
Use the postcode LE2 6FU when setting your destination.

What3Words
For visitors using What3Words:
Main reception: pencil.moon.frames
Sports entrance (if applicable to your layout): I can add this if you give me the correct entrance location.

Travelling by coach or bus
Several buses run near the Academy, including services along Welford Road, Saffron Lane and Aylestone Road.
For current routes, times and ticket prices, visit:
First Bus Leicester
Arriva Midlands

Travelling by bicycle
Lancaster Academy is well connected to Leicester’s local cycle network.
Secure bicycle storage is available on site for learners, staff and visitors.