SchoolScoresThe City of Leicester College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of ASPIRE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Downing Drive, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6LN
0116 241 3984 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 24 June 2026.
In short: 6 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
270 pupils in this year group.
52% — 9 points above the Leicester average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% | 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. | 49.1 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.9 | 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.
293 pupils in this year group.
94% — 5 points above the Leicester average, and 2 points above 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. | 94% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 43% | 18% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 34% | 38% | 13% |
| Further education college | 14% | 29% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 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
126 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 22% | 28% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 50% | 57% | 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. | 34.0 | 32.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
19 subjects, 327 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 56 | 2% | 11% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 43 | 14% | 28% | 40% |
| Sociology | 30 | 0% | 13% | 20% |
| Economics | 29 | 10% | 31% | 26% |
| Business Studies:Single | 26 | 8% | 15% | 16% |
| English Literature | 22 | 5% | 9% | 23% |
| Biology | 19 | 11% | 37% | 27% |
| Accounting / Finance | 17 | 6% | 24% | 15% |
| Chemistry | 17 | 6% | 41% | 30% |
| Geography | 16 | 0% | 19% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 15 | 0% | 20% | 24% |
| Physics | 13 | 0% | 31% | 31% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 6 | 0% | 17% | 38% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 17% | 67% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Religious Studies, Media/Film/Tv Studies, Environmental Science, French, Italian.
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.
153 students in this year group.
82% — 5 points above the Leicester average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 82% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 13% | 23% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 82% |
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.
185 students in this year group.
77% — 12 points above the Leicester average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 77% | 65% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 12% | 10% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 81% | 77% |
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 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 | 245 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 187 |
| Of those, offered a place | 180 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 511 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
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; Autism. 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 10th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 69% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 35.5% | 30.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 30th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.2% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 49% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6% | 12.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 47.0% | 53.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 66% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 7.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 67% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 19.9% | 22.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1 | 18.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 69% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.13% | 0.10% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 27th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 43% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 24th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 63% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8% | 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
- Judgemeadow Community College 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Crown Hills Community College 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Al-Aqsa Schools Trust 1.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Manor High School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 72% grade 5+ English and maths
- Madani Girls' School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% grade 5+ English and maths
- Madani Boys School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- Gateway Sixth Form College 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C average A level grade
- Leicester High School for Girls 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 28% A*/A at A level
- Orchard Mead Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The City of Leicester College's Ofsted rating?
The City of Leicester College was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did The City of Leicester College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points above the England average of 45%.
Is The City of Leicester College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 187 families put The City of Leicester College as their first choice for 245 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 180 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 148878.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.