The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.4
13.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
25.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
Band 3Source: 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
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 231 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 138 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,475
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 17.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- ELM TREE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mike Lowdell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sandy Lane, Blackdown, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 6RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTelford Junior School
Primary · 715m away
Telford Infant School
Primary · 843m away
Lillington Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Arnold Lodge School
Independent · 1.4km away
Our Lady and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Milverton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Kingsley School
Independent · 1.8km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Leamington Spa
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is North Leamington School a selective school?
No. North Leamington School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend North Leamington School?
North Leamington School currently has 1,475 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Leamington School take?
North Leamington School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is North Leamington School?
North Leamington School is in Leamington Spa, CV32 6RD, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Leamington School have a sixth form?
Yes, North Leamington School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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