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East Leake Academy
Lantern Lane, East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6QN, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.5 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,088
Capacity
1,262
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.4, placing it in the top 28% nationally. A commendable 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 89% progress to university, with 31% attending top-third institutions. However, only 19% of students enter the EBacc, which may indicate a limited focus on a broader curriculum. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 72% recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 1 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. | 50.4 | Top 28% 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%. | 77% | Top 22% 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%. | 58% | Top 21% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 89% | 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%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 61 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (201 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child feels safe
82%
School has high expectations
76%
My child is happy
74%
Progress is communicated
73%
I'd recommend this school
72%
Behaviour is good
71%
My child makes good progress
69%
School keeps me informed
68%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
White Other5.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.83644, -1.17244 · LE12 6QN
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138964
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.eastleake-ac.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is East Leake Academy rated by Ofsted?
East Leake Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is East Leake Academy a good school?
East Leake Academy scores 55.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 East Leake Academy?
Based on 201 Ofsted Parent View responses, East Leake Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at East Leake Academy in GCSEs?
East Leake Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.4. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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