The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.4 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.4
6.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.15
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 188 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,088
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 18.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Vernon (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lantern Lane, East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6QN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is East Leake Academy a selective school?
No. East Leake Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend East Leake Academy?
East Leake Academy currently has 1,088 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Leake Academy take?
East Leake Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is East Leake Academy?
East Leake Academy is in Loughborough, LE12 6QN, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Leake Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, East Leake Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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