The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding 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
48.0
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
78%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,240
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Miss Chloe French
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Richard III Road, Leicester, LE3 5QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 538m away
Shaftesbury Junior School
Primary · 877m away
Cherryleas Assessment Centre
Miscellaneous · 1.1km away
The Children's Hospital School
Special school · 1.2km away
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
16 plus · Grammar · 1.4km away
Dovelands Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Emily Fortey School
Special school · 1.7km away
West Gate School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Castle Mead Academy a selective school?
No. Castle Mead Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Castle Mead Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castle Mead Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Mead Academy?
Castle Mead Academy currently has 1,240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Mead Academy take?
Castle Mead Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Castle Mead Academy?
Castle Mead Academy is in Leicester, LE3 5QT, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Mead Academy have a sixth form?
No, Castle Mead Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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