SchoolScoresThe Herewoode Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed
Part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DN
0116 231 8500 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 November 2017. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 28 June 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 6th highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 79% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 81% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 83% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 63% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 76% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 38 parents whose child had been bullied 14th highest of 18 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 22% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 41 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 33% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 69% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%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
205 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 131945), before it changed to its current form.
28% — 15 points below the Leicester average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% | 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. | 39.4 | 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.
171 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 131945), before it changed to its current form.
83% — 6 points below the Leicester average, and 9 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. | 83% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 8% | 18% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 35% | 38% | 13% |
| Further education college | 36% | 29% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 83% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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.
17 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 131945), before it changed to its current form.
71% — 6 points below the Leicester average, and 8 points below 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. | 71% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 18% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 24% | 23% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 73% | 71% |
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.
13 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 131945), before it changed to its current form.
38% — 27 points below the Leicester average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 38% | 65% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 8% | 10% | 19% |
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 | 184 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 142 |
| Of those, offered a place | 142 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 237 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 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
| Pupils | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.8% | 30.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8% | 12.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.8% | 53.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 6% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 7.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 35th lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 7% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 36.1% | 22.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 34th lowest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 8% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 61.3 | 18.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 33rd lowest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 12% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.2% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.39% | 0.10% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 20th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 61% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.3 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 13th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 93% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 26.4% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Brook Mead Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Emmanuel Christian School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Beaumont Leys School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Castle Mead Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Babington Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fullhurst Community College 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Winstanley School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beauchamp City Sixth Form 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B average A level grade
- Brookvale Groby Learning Campus 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Herewoode Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Herewoode Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 November 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 28 June 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Herewoode Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 28% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 18 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Herewoode Academy?
91% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend The Herewoode Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Herewoode Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 142 families put The Herewoode Academy as their first choice for 184 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 142 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 151607.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.