Orchard Mead Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Address | Keyham Lane West, LE5 1RT |
| School Website | www.orchard-tmet.uk |
| Telephone | 1162413371 |
| URN | 144629 |
School Census
| Total | 1121 |
| Girls/Boys | 535/586 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.7%/52.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 45.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 387 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/02/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/02/2022 | Good |
| 11/10/2016 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 08/02/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 February 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 39.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 53.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.43 |
| Progress 8 | -0.68 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 35% |
| Entering EBacc | 48% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.15 |
| Progress 8 | -0.61 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 33% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.03 |
| Progress 8 | -1.03 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 251 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 277 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 243 |
| As first preference | 158 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 246 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 152 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 266 |
| As first preference | 159 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 236 |
| As first preference | 146 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 143 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 193 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 43.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 19.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 41.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 22.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.00 mi)
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Scraptoft Valley Primary School
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Kestrel Mead Primary Academy
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St Josephs Catholic Academy
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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