The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.9
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.49
Band 4Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 82 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 651
- Capacity
- 45%
- FSM
- 26.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tracey Rowe (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThorpe Acre Junior School
Primary · Very close
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Secondary · Very close
Thorpe Acre Infant School
Primary · Very close
Ashmount School
Special school · 1.2km away
Robert Bakewell Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Stonebow Primary School Loughborough
Primary · 1.4km away
Sense College Loughborough
Special school · 1.5km away
Loughborough Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Charnwood College a selective school?
No. Charnwood College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Charnwood College's Ofsted rating?
Charnwood College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Charnwood College?
Charnwood College currently has 651 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Charnwood College take?
Charnwood College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Charnwood College?
Charnwood College is in Loughborough, LE11 4SQ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Charnwood College have a sixth form?
Yes, Charnwood College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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