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Moat Community College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Brian Killeen

location_onLeicester, LE2 0TU

language Visit Website phone 1162625705

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,085

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Attainment 8

44.6

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Leicester

#1,806 of 3,216 nationally

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Moat Community College is a Community school secondary school in Leicester, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Moat Community College is a community school in Leicester, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,093 pupils on roll, of whom 37% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6, placing the school #14 in Leicester and #1,806 of 3,216 nationally. 34.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

34.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.2%

Entering EBacc70.00%

EBacc APS4.12

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59.20%

EBacc APS4.34

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65%

EBacc APS4.08

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS4.47

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS3.51

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS3.64

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 March 2023

Inspection Report

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31 January 2018

Inspection Report

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23 January 2014

Inspection Report

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16 March 2011

Inspection Report

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26 November 2008

Inspection Report

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04 March 2008

Inspection Report

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07 March 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-01-31

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-01-23

S8 No Formal Designation Visit Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-03-16

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.7%(40 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,093 pupils. During this period, there were 47 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,093	47	4.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,093	26	2.4%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,087	32	2.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,089	35	3.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,102	38	3.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,082	31	2.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,085	23	2.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,086	30	2.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,058	25	2.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,061	42	4.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,057	30	2.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,088	27	2.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,082	3	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,085	27	2.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,093	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,093	19	1.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,090	44	4.0%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,102	12	1.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,099	38	3.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,097	19	1.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,098	26	2.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,096	19	1.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,088	24	2.2%	3.7%	4
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,111	17	1.5%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,108	48	4.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,101	31	2.8%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 46 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 32 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 28 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 12 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

97.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree57%

disagree10%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree31%

agree55%

disagree10%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree10%

agree29%

disagree5%

don't know10%

not applicable48%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree33%

agree57%

disagree5%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree60%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree52%

disagree7%

don't know5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree52%

disagree5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree52%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree24%

agree67%

disagree7%

don't know2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes93%

no7%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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