The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
11.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 125 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 651
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Mellor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bridge Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRendell Primary School
Primary · 364m away
ASPIRE: Lifeskills
Independent · 533m away
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
Primary · 574m away
Trinity College
Independent · 774m away
Loughborough Church of England Primary School
Primary · 964m away
Sense College Loughborough
Special school · 1.0km away
Fairfield Prep School
Independent · 1.0km away
Loughborough High School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Limehurst Academy a selective school?
No. Limehurst Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Limehurst Academy's Ofsted rating?
Limehurst Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Limehurst Academy?
Limehurst Academy currently has 651 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Limehurst Academy take?
Limehurst Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Limehurst Academy?
Limehurst Academy is in Loughborough, LE11 1NH, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Limehurst Academy have a sixth form?
No, Limehurst Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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