Lutterworth College

Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Church of England · Sixth form

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Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4EW

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OfstedGoodInspected 21 November 2017; confirmed 2023
Grade 5 or above in English and maths48%England 45% · 2024/25
20th highest of 43 state secondary schools in Leicestershire.
Higher than 61% of 3,259 state secondary schools in England.
Pupils1,580Room for 2,047 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 1,289 in 2019, 1,465 in 2021, 1,543 in 2022, 1,580 in 2023, 1,563 in 2024, 1,559 in 2025, 1,580 in 2026. Across England, secondary state school pupil numbers were up 10% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place1.1270 for 242 places, September 2026
8th highest of 43 state secondary schools in Leicestershire.
Higher than 75% of 3,219 state secondary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 November 2017.

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationGood
Outcomes for pupilsGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Leadership and managementGood
Sixth formGood
SafeguardingEffective

Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 January 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.

Read the full Ofsted reports for this school

Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

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Results

GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25

232 pupils in this year group.

48% — 2 points above the Leicestershire average, and 3 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolLeicestershireEngland
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 48% 47% 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. 48.7 46.2 46.1
EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. 4.1 4.1 4.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths, over time
30% 40% 50% 60% England 2022/23: 45%England 2023/24: 46%England 2024/25: 45% This school 2022/23: 41%This school 2023/24: 47%This school 2024/25: 48% This school England 45% 2022/23 41% 2023/24 47% 2024/25 48%

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.

237 pupils in this year group.

94% — about the same as the Leicestershire average, and 2 points above the England average.

Where pupils went after Year 11
This school 45%34%
England 34%13%37%
MeasureThis schoolLeicestershireEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. 94% 93% 92%
School sixth form 45% 28% 34%
Sixth form college 5% 10% 13%
Further education college 34% 44% 37%
Apprenticeship 7% 5% 3%
Work 3% 3% 3%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
95%94%

Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.

A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25

168 A level students in this year group.

MeasureThis schoolLeicestershireEngland
Average A level grade C C+ B-
A level exams graded A* or A 14% 23% 26%
A level exams graded A* to B 43% 49% 53%
Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. 31.3 32.9 35
Average points per A level entry, over time
25 30 35 40 England 2022/23: 34.2England 2023/24: 34.4England 2024/25: 35 This school 2022/23: 33.5This school 2023/24: 31.0This school 2024/25: 31.3 This school England 35 2022/23 33.5 2023/24 31.0 2024/25 31.3

A level subjects, 2024/25

21 subjects, 454 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.

SubjectExamsA*A* or AEngland A* or A
Mathematics 51 2% 16% 40%
Psychology 47 6% 11% 19%
Business Studies:Single 38 0% 13% 16%
English Language 35 3% 23% 13%
Sociology 34 0% 12% 20%
Economics 28 0% 7% 26%
Media/Film/Tv Studies 28 4% 29% 14%
Biology 23 0% 17% 27%
Physics 20 0% 5% 31%
Computer Studies / Computing 19 0% 0% 24%
Geography 19 5% 21% 23%
Art and Design (Fine Art) 18 11% 11% 38%
Religious Studies 17 0% 12% 22%
Design and Technology (Product Design) 16 0% 13% 15%
Chemistry 15 0% 27% 30%
History 15 0% 13% 23%
English Literature 10 0% 10% 23%
Physical Education / Sports Studies 10 0% 10% 17%

Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Spanish, Mathematics (Further).

Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.

Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

After sixth form

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

166 students in this year group.

88% — 5 points above the Leicestershire average, and 9 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolLeicestershireEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. 88% 83% 79%
Apprenticeship 4% 10% 7%
Work 30% 30% 28%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
88%88%

Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Going on to university

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

158 students in this year group.

65% — 4 points above the Leicestershire average, and 5 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolLeicestershireEngland
Went on to a degree or other higher education 65% 61% 60%
Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. 17% 17% 19%

Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time

2023/242024/25
75%65%

Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 Leicestershire. 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 about 1 first-choice applications for every place.

Places offered242
Families who put it first270
Of those, offered a place228 (84%)
Families who listed it at all704

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1

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.

This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.

Admissions dates and schools in Leicestershire

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolLeicestershireEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
41st highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire.
Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
11.4% 18.3%* 28.9%
With an education, health and care plan
Joint 26th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire.
Higher than 34% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
2.3% 2.9%* 3.1%
Receiving special educational needs support
40th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire.
Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
10.1% 13.9%* 13.4%
English as an additional language
Joint 42nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire.
Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
2.6% 8.4%* 19.2%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
16th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Leicestershire.
Lower than 64% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
7.6% 8.3%* 8.4%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
11th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Leicestershire.
Lower than 79% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
17.2% 21.5%* 23.4%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
23rd lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire.
Lower than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
12.9 19.5 21.2
Pupils suspended at least once
10th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire.
Lower than 77% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
3.7% 6.6% 7.3%
Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils 0.13% 0.19% 0.23%
Pupils per teacher
Joint 24th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire.
Higher than 73% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England.
17.9 18.3 16.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
13th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire.
Higher than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
12.8 12.2 11.8
Teachers who left during the year
36th highest of 44 state secondary schools in Leicestershire.
Higher than 16% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England.
7.8% 12.2%* 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.

Nearby secondary schools

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Lutterworth College's Ofsted rating?

Lutterworth College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 November 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 January 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.

How did Lutterworth College do in its GCSEs?

In 2024/25, 48% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 3 points above the England average of 45%.

Is Lutterworth College oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 270 families put Lutterworth College as their first choice for 242 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 228 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.