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Heath Lane Academy
Heath Lane, Earl Shilton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 7PD, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.3 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
674
Capacity
800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.0, which places it in the top 79% of schools nationally. While 56% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 63%. The school has limited EBacc entry at 20%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2019Older 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. | 40.0 | Bottom 21% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 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%. | 20% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
Parent View (101 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
85%
School has high expectations
73%
My child feels safe
72%
My child makes good progress
70%
My child is happy
67%
Behaviour is good
64%
I'd recommend this school
63%
Progress is communicated
63%
School keeps me informed
54%
School responds to concerns
54%
School supports development
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
White Other3.9%
Black African3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.57561, -1.33395 · LE9 7PD
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138327
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.heathlaneacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Heath Lane Academy rated by Ofsted?
Heath Lane Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2019.
Is Heath Lane Academy a good school?
Heath Lane Academy scores 16.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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 Heath Lane Academy?
Based on 101 Ofsted Parent View responses, Heath Lane Academy receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Heath Lane Academy in GCSEs?
Heath Lane Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.0. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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