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Rushey Mead Academy
Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7AN, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.6 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,779
Capacity
1,620
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.6, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school's EBacc entry rate of 81% is commendable, and 65% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the overall statistics are impressive, parents may want to consider the specific support available for students aiming for higher grades, as only 52% reach grade 5 or above in these core subjects.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 51.6 | Top 24% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 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%. | 52% | Top 32% 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%. | 81% | Top 8% 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%. | 56% | Top 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian74.5%
Asian Other9.5%
White British2.7%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Black African2.1%
Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.66251, -1.11092 · LE4 7AN
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN141916
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rushey-tmet.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rushey Mead Academy rated by Ofsted?
Rushey Mead Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2022.
Is Rushey Mead Academy a good school?
Rushey Mead Academy scores 83.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Rushey Mead Academy in GCSEs?
Rushey Mead Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.6. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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