Castle Mead Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Address | Richard III Road, LE3 5QT |
| School Website | https://www.castle-tmet.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1162143150 |
| URN | 147068 |
School Census
| Total | 966 |
| Girls/Boys | 452/514 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.8%/53.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 36.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 324 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/10/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/10/2023 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 24/10/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 October 2023 | School inspection: Outstanding | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 81.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.45 |
| Progress 8 | 0.14 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 668 |
| As first preference | 354 |
| As second preference | 176 |
| As third preference | 102 |
| Total Offers Made | 250 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 240 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 649 |
| As first preference | 339 |
| As second preference | 178 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 250 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 235 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 494 |
| As first preference | 263 |
| As second preference | 150 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 422 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 256 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 324 |
| As first preference | 143 |
| As second preference | 101 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 247 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 143 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 23% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 15.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 15.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 11.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 23.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 15.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 15.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 11.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Andrewes Street, , LE3 5PA
Slater Primary School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Slater Street, Frog Island, LE3 5AS
De Montfort University
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: -, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Gateway, , LE1 9BH
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Balfour Street, , LE3 5EA
Shaftesbury Junior School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Latimer Street, Shaftesbury Junior School, LE3 0QE