The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.0
10.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 909
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 13.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- GARTREE HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- William Carter Edward Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ridge Way, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5TQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGartree High School Oadby
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
The Beauchamp College
Secondary · Very close
Beauchamp College
Secondary · Very close
Brocks Hill Primary School
Primary · Very close
Glenmere Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Woodland Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Launde Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gartree High School's Ofsted rating?
Gartree High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gartree High School?
Gartree High School currently has 909 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gartree High School take?
Gartree High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Gartree High School?
Gartree High School is in Leicester, LE2 5TQ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gartree High School have a sixth form?
No, Gartree High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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