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Bosworth Academy
Leicester Lane, Desford, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 9JL, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.9 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,557
Capacity
1,627
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.6, placing it in the top 36% of schools nationally. A commendable 74% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 75% progress to university, including 27% to top-third institutions. However, there is limited data available on student progress measures, which could provide further insight into value-added performance.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 48.6 | Top 36% 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%. | 74% | Top 29% 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%. | 55% | Top 26% 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%. | 82% | Top 20% 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%. | 41% | Top 20% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 223 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.4%
Asian Indian14.1%
White Other5.7%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.62595, -1.28661 · LE9 9JL
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137969
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bosworthacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bosworth Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bosworth Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Bosworth Academy a good school?
Bosworth Academy scores 59.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 Bosworth Academy in GCSEs?
Bosworth Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.6. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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