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Crown Hills Community College
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5FT, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.2 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,497
Capacity
1,254
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
119%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.4, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, ranking in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 30%, which may be a consideration for parents focusing on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.4 | Top 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 30% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School has high expectations
89%
My child makes good progress
84%
School supports development
80%
Progress is communicated
77%
School keeps me informed
68%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian57.8%
Asian Pakistani11.0%
Asian Other8.1%
Asian Bangladeshi5.3%
White Other3.9%
Other3.5%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
White British0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Location
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52.62842, -1.08992 · LE5 5FT
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN120277
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.crownhills.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Crown Hills Community College rated by Ofsted?
Crown Hills Community College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Crown Hills Community College a good school?
Crown Hills Community College scores 84.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Crown Hills Community College?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, Crown Hills Community College receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Crown Hills Community College in GCSEs?
Crown Hills Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.4. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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