The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 28.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
28.2
15.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
41% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 221
- Capacity
- 61%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mrs Christina McCullough (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
6 London Road, Great Glen, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 9DJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is LGS Stoneygate a selective school?
Yes. LGS Stoneygate has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is LGS Stoneygate's Ofsted rating?
LGS Stoneygate was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2017. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend LGS Stoneygate?
LGS Stoneygate currently has 221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does LGS Stoneygate take?
LGS Stoneygate caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is LGS Stoneygate?
LGS Stoneygate is in Leicester, LE8 9DJ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does LGS Stoneygate have a sixth form?
No, LGS Stoneygate does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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