The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.1 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.1
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.16
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 293 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 140 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,569
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 34.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- ASPIRE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Ken Vernon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Downing Drive, Evington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJudgemeadow Community College
Secondary · 554m away
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Primary · 608m away
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 628m away
Oaklands School
Special school · 706m away
Whitehall Primary School
Primary · 775m away
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Linden Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The City of Leicester College a selective school?
No. The City of Leicester College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The City of Leicester College?
The City of Leicester College currently has 1,569 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The City of Leicester College take?
The City of Leicester College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The City of Leicester College?
The City of Leicester College is in Leicester, LE5 6LN, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The City of Leicester College have a sixth form?
Yes, The City of Leicester College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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