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Thomas Estley Community College
Station Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 6PT, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.7 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
891
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.0, placing it in the top 49% nationally. While 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate, with only 60% recommending the school. The EBacc entry rate of 65% indicates a strong focus on academic subjects, although there may be room for improvement in overall parent engagement and student outcomes.
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Last inspected: 29 October 2024Quality 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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 67% | Top 48% 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%. | 44% | Top 50% 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%. | 65% | Top 26% 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%. | 35% | Top 26% UK |
Parent View (73 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School has high expectations
78%
My child feels safe
75%
My child is happy
75%
My child makes good progress
75%
School keeps me informed
70%
Progress is communicated
69%
I'd recommend this school
60%
School supports development
55%
Behaviour is good
51%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
Mixed Other1.8%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.52978, -1.22233 · LE9 6PT
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138527
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thomasestley.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Estley Community College rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Estley Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 October 2024.
Is Thomas Estley Community College a good school?
Thomas Estley Community College scores 32.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Thomas Estley Community College?
Based on 73 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thomas Estley Community College receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Thomas Estley Community College in GCSEs?
Thomas Estley Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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