New College Leicester
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Address | Glenfield Road, LE3 6DN |
| School Website | www.newcollege.leicester.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1162318500 |
| URN | 131945 |
School Census
| Total | 973 |
| Girls/Boys | 473/500 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.6%/51.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 28.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 454 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/11/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/11/2017 | Good |
| 03/11/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/11/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/11/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 27 June 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 21 November 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 June 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 03 November 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 28 November 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 18 May 2011 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 22 November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 07 October 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 07 May 2008 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 02 May 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 22 March 2006 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 16 November 2005 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 April 2005 | Inspection | View |
| 08 December 2003 | Inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 43.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 17.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.45 |
| Progress 8 | -0.22 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47% |
| Entering EBacc | 15% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.48 |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.75 |
| Progress 8 | -0.16 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 289 |
| As first preference | 176 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 286 |
| As first preference | 163 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 192 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 297 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 351 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 368 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 281 |
| As first preference | 167 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 201 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 217 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 234 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 195 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 273 |
| As first preference | 141 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 260 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 170 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 181 |
| As first preference | 110 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 26% |
| not applicable | 9% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 16% |
| not applicable | 4% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 89% |
| no | 11% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 28% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 56.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 57.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Forest Lodge Academy
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Charnor Road, , LE3 6LH
West Gate School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Glenfield Road, , LE3 6DG