The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.2
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 216 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,068
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Parkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarley Croft Primary School
Primary · 442m away
English Martyrs Catholic School
Secondary · 493m away
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 493m away
Babington Community College
Secondary · 693m away
Babington Academy
Secondary · 693m away
Buswells Lodge Primary School
Primary · 757m away
Stokes Wood Primary School
Primary · 982m away
Parks Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Beaumont Leys School a selective school?
No. Beaumont Leys School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Beaumont Leys School's Ofsted rating?
Beaumont Leys School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beaumont Leys School?
Beaumont Leys School currently has 1,068 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beaumont Leys School take?
Beaumont Leys School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Beaumont Leys School?
Beaumont Leys School is in Leicester, LE4 0FL, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beaumont Leys School have a sixth form?
No, Beaumont Leys School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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