Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderGirls
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityLeicester
AddressKnighton Lane East, LE2 6FU
URN146108

School Census

Total 1172
Girls/Boys 1172/0
Girls/Boys Ratio 100.0%/0.0%
% pupils where English not first language 33.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 300
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
17/10/2013 Outstanding
13/11/2008 Good
Inspection Date 17/10/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 13/11/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 56.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68.70%
Entering EBacc 88.90%
EBacc average point score 5.16
Progress 8 0.51
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 55.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 64%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 76%
Entering EBacc 91%
EBacc average point score 5.36
Progress 8 0.55
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 53.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 56%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 78%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.3
Progress 8 0.42

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications292
As first preference157
As second preference56
As third preference50
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers157
second preference offers27
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications280
As first preference172
As second preference62
As third preference31
Total Offers Made211
first preference offers172
second preference offers24
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications333
As first preference173
As second preference80
As third preference50
Total Offers Made221
first preference offers173
second preference offers29
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications339
As first preference181
As second preference73
As third preference62
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers181
second preference offers28
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications389
As first preference190
As second preference107
As third preference62
Total Offers Made243
first preference offers190
second preference offers35
third preference offers5

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree57%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree41%
agree55%
disagree1%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree30%
agree57%
disagree4%
strongly disagree4%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree15%
disagree9%
strongly disagree7%
don't know15%
not applicable46%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree32%
agree52%
disagree11%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree22%
agree45%
disagree9%
strongly disagree2%
don't know9%
not applicable13%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes14%
no86%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree41%
agree37%
disagree10%
strongly disagree5%
dont know7%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree44%
agree52%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree59%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree37%
agree58%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree53%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree60%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree29%
agree58%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes94%
no6%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin27.6%
indian ethnic origin18.8%
pakistani ethnic origin11.2%
african ethnic origin7.3%
any other white background ethnic origin7.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin6.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin3.2%
white and asian ethnic origin3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin2.7%
any other black background ethnic origin1.6%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
chinese ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin29.9%
indian ethnic origin18.4%
pakistani ethnic origin9.7%
african ethnic origin7.2%
any other white background ethnic origin7.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin5.3%
white and asian ethnic origin3.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin3.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.5%
white and black african ethnic origin1.7%
caribbean ethnic origin1.2%
any other black background ethnic origin1.2%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%

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(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

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Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

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Knighton Mead Primary Academy

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Overdale Infant School

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Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

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Overdale Junior School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Avenue Primary School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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