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The Roundhill Academy

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

personMrs Natalie Teece

corporate_fareBRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

location_onLeicester, LE4 8GQ

language Visit Website phone 1162693896

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

824

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Attainment 8

45.9

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GCSE Rank

#26 in Leicestershire

#1,579 of 3,216 nationally

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The Roundhill Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Leicester, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

The Roundhill Academy is an academy converter in Leicester, Leicestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 730 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9, placing the school #26 in Leicestershire and #1,579 of 3,216 nationally. 46.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

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

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 15.7 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

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

46.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.4%

Entering EBacc8.10%

EBacc APS3.88

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16.70%

EBacc APS4

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS4.29

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS3.81

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS4.08

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS4.02

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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)85%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 July 2023

Inspection Report

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06 December 2022

Inspection Report

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25 September 2018

Inspection Report

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10 October 2017

Inspection Report

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05 February 2014

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-07-03

Schools with Serious Weaknesses Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2022-12-06

Section 8 inspection of good and outstanding schools EIF

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2018-09-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-10-10

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-02-05

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

20.5%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

10.0%(73 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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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 730 pupils. During this period, there were 150 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 20.5%, 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)	730	150	20.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	730	79	10.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	790	84	10.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	794	84	10.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	790	99	12.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	825	46	5.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	824	44	5.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	826	49	5.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	824	31	3.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	832	22	2.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	843	54	6.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	821	23	2.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	811	7	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	820	26	3.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	832	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	832	23	2.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	839	39	4.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	827	39	4.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	825	68	8.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	830	59	7.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	798	76	9.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	803	54	6.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	812	50	6.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	802	13	1.6%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	816	23	2.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	825	26	3.2%	3.1%	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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 76 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 31 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 10 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 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.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85.0%Positive

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

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree21%

agree56%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree20%

agree49%

disagree25%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree25%

agree29%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know5%

not applicable20%

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

yes25%

no75%

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

strongly agree38%

agree27%

disagree19%

strongly disagree12%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree24%

agree46%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree26%

agree57%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree29%

agree50%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree26%

agree61%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree20%

agree38%

disagree15%

strongly disagree13%

don't know15%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree24%

agree40%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Manor High School

The Market Bosworth School

Beauchamp College

De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire

Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Gartree High School