The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.0
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 264 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 134 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,346
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 46.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Laywood (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0SZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBabington Community College
Secondary · Very close
Barley Croft Primary School
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Beaumont Leys School
Secondary · 693m away
Woodstock Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
English Martyrs Catholic School
Secondary · 1.2km away
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Mowmacre Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Babington Academy a selective school?
No. Babington Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Babington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Babington Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Babington Academy?
Babington Academy currently has 1,346 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Babington Academy take?
Babington Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Babington Academy?
Babington Academy is in Leicester, LE4 0SZ, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Babington Academy have a sixth form?
No, Babington Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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