Thomas Estley Community College
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Address | Station Road, LE9 6PT |
| School Website | www.thomasestley.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1455283263 |
| URN | 138527 |
School Census
| Total | 885 |
| Girls/Boys | 413/472 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.7%/53.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 106 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 29/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 29/10/2024 | |
| 29/01/2019 | Good |
| 13/10/2010 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 29/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/10/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 62.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 4 |
| Progress 8 | -0.05 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| Entering EBacc | 75% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.28 |
| Progress 8 | 0.24 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 82% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.83 |
| Progress 8 | 0.47 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 419 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 123 |
| As third preference | 102 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 361 |
| As first preference | 167 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 166 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 291 |
| As first preference | 154 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 285 |
| As first preference | 161 |
| As second preference | 89 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 161 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 290 |
| As first preference | 181 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 259 |
| As first preference | 147 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 165 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 147 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 244 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 155 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 282 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 246 |
| As first preference | 174 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 275 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 236 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 203 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 203 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 63% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 58% |
| no | 42% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Old Mill Primary School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Station Road, , LE9 6PT
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Blenheim Crescent, , LE9 6QX
Hallbrook Primary School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hallbrook Road, , LE9 6WX