The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.1
11.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: 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
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 217 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,340
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Maher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
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 Infant School
Primary · Very close
Thorpe Acre Junior School
Primary · Very close
Charnwood College
Secondary · Very close
Ashmount School
Special school · 1.2km away
Sense College Loughborough
Special school · 1.3km away
Robert Bakewell Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Loughborough Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire a selective school?
No. De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire's Ofsted rating?
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire?
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire currently has 1,340 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire take?
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire?
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire is in Loughborough, LE11 4SQ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire have a sixth form?
Yes, De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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