The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.5
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 170 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 867
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- SOUTH CHARNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Simon Andrews (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Broad Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9TB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is South Charnwood High School's Ofsted rating?
South Charnwood High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Charnwood High School?
South Charnwood High School currently has 867 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Charnwood High School take?
South Charnwood High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is South Charnwood High School?
South Charnwood High School is in Markfield, LE67 9TB, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Charnwood High School have a sixth form?
No, South Charnwood High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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