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Bosworth Academy

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

personMr Simon Brown

corporate_fareLIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

location_onLeicester, LE9 9JL

language Visit Website phone 1455822841

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,634

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Attainment 8

48.6

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Leicestershire

#1,129 of 3,216 nationally

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Bosworth Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Leicester, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Bosworth Academy is an academy converter in Leicester, Leicestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,557 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.6, placing the school #13 in Leicestershire and #1,129 of 3,216 nationally. 54.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 59.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 31.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.13 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.0:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.5 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

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

54.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.7%

Entering EBacc81.70%

EBacc APS4.56

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc87.50%

EBacc APS4.71

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.20

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc87%

EBacc APS4.61

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS4.5

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS4.25

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS4.25

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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

93%

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

Apprenticeships8%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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

A-Level Value Added

+0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

158

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.9%

Achieving A*–A31.8%

Achieving A*–B59.0%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate94.3%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

187

Retention rate94.70%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

209

Retention rate93.30%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

229

Retention rate96.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 November 2023

Inspection Report

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14 June 2022

Inspection Report

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03 October 2017

Inspection Report

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04 February 2014

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-11-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-10-03

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-02-04

None Legacy

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

4.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.5%(39 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 1,557 pupils. During this period, there were 64 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,557	64	4.1%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,560	75	4.8%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,604	41	2.6%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,613	44	2.7%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,621	69	4.3%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,624	47	2.9%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,634	32	2.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,643	24	1.5%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,689	18	1.1%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,692	36	2.1%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,696	28	1.7%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,666	20	1.2%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,666	14	0.8%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,674	26	1.6%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,590	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,590	19	1.2%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,598	42	2.6%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,498	22	1.5%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,504	30	2.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,508	36	2.4%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,337	13	1.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,345	15	1.1%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,349	9	0.7%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,276	14	1.1%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,287	24	1.9%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,290	13	1.0%	3.1%

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 56 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 45 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 13 pupils

Visual Impairment 7 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 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.

96.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

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

8.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree48%

agree44%

disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree36%

agree40%

disagree20%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree32%

agree20%

disagree8%

not applicable40%

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 agree68%

agree28%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree36%

disagree4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree48%

agree40%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree60%

agree36%

disagree4%

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

strongly agree56%

agree24%

disagree12%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree48%

agree36%

disagree4%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes100%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Leicestershire

Manor High School

The Market Bosworth School

Beauchamp College

De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire

Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Gartree High School