The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.0
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.15
Band 2Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 247 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
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 137 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,506
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 20%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- EMBRACE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Bob White (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Loughborough Road, Quorn, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8DY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRawlins Community College
Secondary · Very close
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 678m away
Woodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre
Independent · 1.2km away
Humphrey Perkins School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Quorn Hall School
Independent · 1.7km away
Homefield College
Special school · 1.9km away
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Shelthorpe Community School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rawlins a selective school?
No. Rawlins is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rawlins's Ofsted rating?
Rawlins was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rawlins?
Rawlins currently has 1,506 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rawlins take?
Rawlins caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rawlins?
Rawlins is in Loughborough, LE12 8DY, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rawlins have a sixth form?
Yes, Rawlins has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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