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East Leake Academy

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

personMr David Vernon

corporate_fareDIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onLoughborough, LE12 6QN

language Visit Website phone 1509852424

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,090

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Attainment 8

50.4

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Nottinghamshire

#886 of 3,216 nationally

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East Leake Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Loughborough, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

East Leake Academy is an academy converter in Loughborough, Nottinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,088 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.4, placing the school #15 in Nottinghamshire and #886 of 3,216 nationally. 57.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 52.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 23.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.15 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. 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.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.5 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

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

57.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.2%

Entering EBacc18.50%

EBacc APS4.3

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40.80%

EBacc APS4.23

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.98

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS4.47

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.13

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS4.17

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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%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

-0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.4%

Achieving A*–A23.3%

Achieving A*–B52.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate94.2%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate92.10%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate92.90%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 October 2024

Inspection Report

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15 October 2019

Inspection Report

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22 March 2016

Inspection Report

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02 November 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-10-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-03-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-10-16

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-02-09

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

7.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.3%(47 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 1,088 pupils. During this period, there were 76 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.0%, which is below 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)	1,088	76	7.0%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,103	110	10.0%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,093	63	5.8%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,100	50	4.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,109	40	3.6%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,088	72	6.6%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,090	72	6.6%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,092	95	8.7%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,048	64	6.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,052	23	2.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,054	21	2.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,034	22	2.1%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,033	11	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,041	39	3.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,036	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,036	38	3.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,040	85	8.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,020	43	4.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,021	37	3.6%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,012	36	3.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	969	40	4.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	974	21	2.2%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	978	31	3.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	954	29	3.0%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	958	31	3.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	954	30	3.1%	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 47 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 29 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 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.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

81.0%Positive

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

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree21%

agree50%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree24%

agree43%

disagree23%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree21%

agree26%

disagree14%

strongly disagree14%

don't know3%

not applicable22%

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

yes35%

no65%

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

strongly agree14%

agree21%

disagree18%

strongly disagree41%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree37%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree41%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree20%

agree52%

disagree16%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree29%

agree60%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree29%

agree57%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree21%

agree43%

disagree18%

strongly disagree10%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes72%

no28%

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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

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