SchoolScoresThomas Estley Community College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of SUCCESS ACADEMY TRUST
Station Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester, LE9 6PT
01455 283263 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 29 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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
73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 16th highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 29% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 81% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 18th 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. | 75% | 83% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 21st highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 12% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 76% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 12th highest of 18 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 27% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 60 parents who had raised a concern Joint 15th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 27% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 69% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 47% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 20th highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 17% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60%said yes | 78% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). 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
170 pupils in this year group.
44% — 3 points below the Leicestershire average, and 1 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% | 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 | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 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.
92% — about the same as the Leicestershire average, and about the same as 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. | 92% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 21% | 28% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 19% | 10% | 13% |
| Further education college | 43% | 44% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 92% |
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 | 159 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 131 |
| Of those, offered a place | 131 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 402 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 15 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 26th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 21% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6% | 18.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 84% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 80% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.3% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 36th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 8.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 28th lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 25% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9% | 8.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 47% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.0% | 21.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 19.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Lower than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3% | 6.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.19% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 30th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 36% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.2 | 18.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 34th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 24th highest of 36 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 36% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Brooke House Day School 1.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thomas Estley Community College's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 29 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Thomas Estley Community College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 1 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Thomas Estley Community College?
60% of the 73 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Thomas Estley Community College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Thomas Estley Community College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 131 families put Thomas Estley Community College as their first choice for 159 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 131 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 138527.
- 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.