SchoolScoresSouth Charnwood High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of SOUTH CHARNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Broad Lane, Markfield, LE67 9TB
01530 242351 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 June 2019.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
138 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Leicestershire comparisons use the 30 of its 45 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 | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 11th highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 77% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 11th highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 46% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 68% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 58 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 27 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 66% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 114 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 29 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 62% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 63% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 43 parents of children with SEND 7th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 41% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 56% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 50% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 70% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). 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. Leicestershire figures pool parents at the Leicestershire 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
174 pupils in this year group.
43% — 4 points below the Leicestershire average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% | 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. | 46.5 | 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 |
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.
170 pupils in this year group.
99% — 6 points above the Leicestershire average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 99% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 19% | 28% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 10% | 10% | 13% |
| Further education college | 65% | 44% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 99% |
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 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 173 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 153 |
| Of those, offered a place | 152 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 559 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 29th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0% | 18.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 16th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 29th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 8.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 80% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 8.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 76% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9% | 21.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 67% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.0 | 19.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 6.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.23% | 0.19% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 34th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 50% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8 | 18.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 22nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 26th highest of 44 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 31% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4% | 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.
Questions parents ask
What is South Charnwood High School's Ofsted rating?
South Charnwood High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 June 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did South Charnwood High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 2 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend South Charnwood High School?
80% of the 138 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend South Charnwood High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is South Charnwood High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 153 families put South Charnwood High School as their first choice for 173 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 152 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 139442.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.