The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.0
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 106 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 674
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 30.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Trimingham (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Heath Lane, Earl Shilton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 7PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewlands Community Primary School
Primary · 410m away
Barwell Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Meadow View Farm School
Independent · 1.4km away
Barwell Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Cedars
Independent · 1.9km away
Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Heath Lane Academy a selective school?
No. Heath Lane Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Heath Lane Academy's Ofsted rating?
Heath Lane Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heath Lane Academy?
Heath Lane Academy currently has 674 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heath Lane Academy take?
Heath Lane Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Heath Lane Academy?
Heath Lane Academy is in Leicester, LE9 7PD, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heath Lane Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Heath Lane Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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