The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.6
7.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
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
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 382 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 158 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,779
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Ms Victoria Barwell (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7AN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSoar Valley College
Secondary · 429m away
Mellor Community Primary School
Primary · 658m away
Rushey Mead Primary School
Primary · 698m away
Wyvern Primary School
Primary · 740m away
Spark Vale Academy
Independent · 816m away
Continuum School - Leicester
Independent · 851m away
Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 968m away
Darul Uloom Leicester
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rushey Mead Academy a selective school?
No. Rushey Mead Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rushey Mead Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rushey Mead Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rushey Mead Academy?
Rushey Mead Academy currently has 1,779 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rushey Mead Academy take?
Rushey Mead Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rushey Mead Academy?
Rushey Mead Academy is in Leicester, LE4 7AN, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rushey Mead Academy have a sixth form?
No, Rushey Mead Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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