The short version
Average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
5%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.35
Band 4Source: 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
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 135 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,126
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 20.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Ben Rackley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Parkstone Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy
Primary · 454m away
Queniborough Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Merton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Broomfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.7km away
Cossington Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
St Michael & All Angels Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wreake Valley Academy a selective school?
No. Wreake Valley Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wreake Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wreake Valley Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wreake Valley Academy?
Wreake Valley Academy currently has 1,126 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wreake Valley Academy take?
Wreake Valley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wreake Valley Academy?
Wreake Valley Academy is in Leicester, LE7 1LY, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wreake Valley Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Wreake Valley Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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