The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.6
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
59%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 843
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Sanchez (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Location
Link Road, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7EB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoolden Hill Primary School
Primary · Very close
Wolfdale School
Independent · 765m away
The Latimer Primary School
Primary · 941m away
Heatherbrook Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Beaumont Lodge Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Buswells Lodge Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Babington Community College
Secondary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Martin High School Anstey a selective school?
No. The Martin High School Anstey is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Martin High School Anstey's Ofsted rating?
The Martin High School Anstey was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Martin High School Anstey?
The Martin High School Anstey currently has 843 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Martin High School Anstey take?
The Martin High School Anstey caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Martin High School Anstey?
The Martin High School Anstey is in Leicester, LE7 7EB, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Martin High School Anstey have a sixth form?
No, The Martin High School Anstey does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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