The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.9
13.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
18%
24.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 120 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 639
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Bennett
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Kingsway North, Braunstone Town, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingsway Primary School
Primary · Very close
Ravenhurst Primary School
Primary · 948m away
Caldecote Community Primary School
Primary · 955m away
Emmanuel Christian School
Independent · 966m away
Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Braunstone Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Folville Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Fossebrook Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Winstanley School's Ofsted rating?
The Winstanley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Winstanley School?
The Winstanley School currently has 639 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Winstanley School take?
The Winstanley School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Winstanley School?
The Winstanley School is in Leicester, LE3 3BD, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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