The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 160 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 935
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Christopher Haggett (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ambleside Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Mount School
Special school · 445m away
Saint Francis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 733m away
The Grove Primary School
Primary · 736m away
Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre
Primary · 1.1km away
Craven Lodge School
Special school · 1.2km away
Sherard Primary School and Community Centre
Primary · 1.8km away
Sherard Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Asfordby Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Long Field Spencer Academy a selective school?
No. Long Field Spencer Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Long Field Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Long Field Spencer Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Long Field Spencer Academy?
Long Field Spencer Academy currently has 935 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Long Field Spencer Academy take?
Long Field Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Long Field Spencer Academy?
Long Field Spencer Academy is in Melton Mowbray, LE13 0BN, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Long Field Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Long Field Spencer Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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