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De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.6 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,340
Capacity
1,308
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this school excels in academic attainment, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 15% nationally. A notable 76% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 84% progress to university, with 35% attending top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is 49%, the overall performance suggests a supportive environment for academic success.
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Last inspected: 11 December 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. | 55.1 | Top 15% 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%. | 76% | Top 23% 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%. | 60% | Top 18% 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%. | 49% | Top 19% 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%. | 42% | Top 19% 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%. | 84% | 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%. | 35% | Top 20% |
Based on 91 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.6%
White Other10.4%
Asian Indian7.1%
Black African6.4%
Asian Other4.3%
Asian Chinese3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.77075, -1.23674 · LE11 4SQ
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138298
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.delisle.leics.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire rated by Ofsted?
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 December 2013.
Is De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire a good school?
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire scores 71.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire in GCSEs?
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.1. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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