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New College Leicester

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

personMrs J Brown

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location_onLeicester, LE3 6DN

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

973

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Attainment 8

39.4

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GCSE Rank

#21 in Leicester

#2,953 of 4,663 nationally

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New College Leicester is a Foundation school secondary school in Leicester, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

New College Leicester is a foundation school in Leicester, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of New College Leicester Trust. The school has approximately 1,025 pupils on roll, of whom 52% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.4, placing the school #21 in Leicester and #2,953 of 4,663 nationally. 27.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 26.4%.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 23.0 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

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

27.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.8%

Entering EBacc11.20%

EBacc APS3.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17.20%

EBacc APS3.45

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.48

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.75

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.64

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.34

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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

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

2024

2023

2022

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

30 April 2025

Inspection Report

27 June 2023

Inspection Report

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21 November 2017

Inspection Report

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30 June 2016

Inspection Report

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03 November 2015

Inspection Report

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28 November 2012

Inspection Report

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18 May 2011

Inspection Report

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22 November 2010

Inspection Report

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07 October 2009

Inspection Report

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07 May 2008

Inspection Report

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02 May 2007

Inspection Report

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22 March 2006

Inspection Report

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16 November 2005

Inspection Report

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25 April 2005

Inspection Report

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08 December 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2017-11-21

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-06-30

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-11-03

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2012-11-28

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

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

25.0%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

9.2%(94 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,025 pupils. During this period, there were 256 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 25.0%, which is above 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)	1,025	256	25.0%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,019	215	21.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,008	34	3.4%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,012	22	2.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,005	25	2.5%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	980	29	3.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	973	26	2.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	955	10	1.0%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	982	26	2.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	977	15	1.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	986	23	2.3%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	980	19	1.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	981	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	981	8	0.8%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	965	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	965	6	0.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	953	5	0.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	965	9	0.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	960	18	1.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	949	17	1.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	962	64	6.7%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	935	43	4.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	945	20	2.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	947	12	1.3%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	944	66	7.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	939	112	11.9%	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 68 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 66 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 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.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

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

38.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree49%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree30%

agree51%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree25%

agree46%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know16%

not applicable4%

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

yes28%

no72%

strongly agree44%

agree49%

disagree2%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree53%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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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