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The Roundhill Academy
997 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8GQ, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.6 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
730
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 50% of schools nationally, this secondary institution shows strengths in academic performance, particularly with 69% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, it has recently been rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, indicating areas that need attention. The low EBacc entry rate of 8% may also suggest limited opportunities for students in a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 45.9 | Top 50% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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 43% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 11% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.5%
Asian Indian20.4%
White Other5.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Other2.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Other0.3%
Location
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52.68767, -1.09186 · LE4 8GQ
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138079
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.roundhill.bepschools.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Roundhill Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Roundhill Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is The Roundhill Academy a good school?
The Roundhill Academy scores 8.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 The Roundhill Academy in GCSEs?
The Roundhill Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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