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Limehurst Academy
Bridge Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1NH, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.5 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
651
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 38% nationally for Attainment 8. A commendable 68% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 54% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be areas for improvement compared to other schools in the region.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 48.2 | Top 38% 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%. | 68% | Top 44% 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%. | 54% | Top 29% 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%. | 75% | Top 15% 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%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.5%
Asian Bangladeshi28.3%
White Other10.9%
Asian Indian4.6%
Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Black African3.1%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.77558, -1.20761 · LE11 1NH
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137367
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.limehurst.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Limehurst Academy rated by Ofsted?
Limehurst Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2013.
Is Limehurst Academy a good school?
Limehurst Academy scores 55.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Limehurst Academy in GCSEs?
Limehurst Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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