Lancaster Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Address | Knighton Lane East, LE2 6FU |
| URN | 143857 |
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School Census
| Total | 944 |
| Girls/Boys | 308/636 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 32.6%/67.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 53.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 367 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/02/2024 | Good |
| 04/02/2020 | Requires improvement |
| 19/01/2016 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 27/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/02/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/01/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 33 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 35% |
| Entering EBacc | 9% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.67 |
| Progress 8 | -0.78 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 36% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.94 |
| Progress 8 | -0.95 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 172 |
| As first preference | 78 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 139 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 78 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 166 |
| As first preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 84 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 65 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 182 |
| As first preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 162 |
| As first preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 103 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 68 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 178 |
| As first preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 97 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 63 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 146 |
| As first preference | 78 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 78 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 115 |
| As first preference | 58 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 105 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As first preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 62 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 8% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 5% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 38% |
| no | 62% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 68% |
| no | 32% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 18.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 17.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 17.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 21.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 17.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 16.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 13.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |