The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.4
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 296 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 136 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,497
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mr F Adam (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5FT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmColeman Primary School
Primary · Very close
Ash Field School
Special school · Very close
Ash Field Academy
Academy · Very close
Mayflower Primary School
Primary · 660m away
Madani Girls' School
Secondary · 673m away
Madani Boys School
Secondary · 673m away
Linden Primary School
Primary · 729m away
Evington Valley Primary School
Primary · 853m away
Questions parents ask
Is Crown Hills Community College a selective school?
No. Crown Hills Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Crown Hills Community College's Ofsted rating?
Crown Hills Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crown Hills Community College?
Crown Hills Community College currently has 1,497 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crown Hills Community College take?
Crown Hills Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Crown Hills Community College?
Crown Hills Community College is in Leicester, LE5 5FT, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crown Hills Community College have a sixth form?
No, Crown Hills Community College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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