SchoolScoresLancaster Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS ACADEMY TRUST
Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6FU
0116 270 3176 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Leicester comparisons use the 22 of its 37 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 15 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 17th highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 81% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 12th highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 36% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 83% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 76% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 18 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 74% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 47% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 51% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 69% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 33% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 78% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leicester figures pool parents at the Leicester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
218 pupils in this year group.
26% — 17 points below the Leicester average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 37.5 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
232 pupils in this year group.
85% — 4 points below the Leicester average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 85% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 4% | 18% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 45% | 38% | 13% |
| Further education college | 35% | 29% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 85% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leicester. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 156 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 88 |
| Of those, offered a place | 88 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 190 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 20 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 40.6% | 30.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 16th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 34% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 31st highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 14% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 12.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 50.6% | 53.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 46% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 7.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 26% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.2% | 22.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 59% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3 | 18.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 48% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 23rd highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 59% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 49% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 79% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.7% | 14.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Sir Jonathan North Girls' College 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Crispin's School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Leicester High School for Girls 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 28% A*/A at A level
- Wigston Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wigston College 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022
- Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B average A level grade
- Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School 1.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- South Wigston High School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Madani Girls' School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lancaster Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lancaster Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 February 2024.
How did Lancaster Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 26% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 19 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Lancaster Academy?
72% of the 36 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Lancaster Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lancaster Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 88 families put Lancaster Academy as their first choice for 156 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 88 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143857.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.