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Babington Academy
Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0SZ, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.0 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,346
Capacity
1,380
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 87% nationally. While 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade achievements, with only 31% reaching grade 5 or above. The school serves a diverse population of 1,346 pupils and is better than 22% of schools based on its LocaleIQ score, indicating some strengths alongside areas that could benefit from further development.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality 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. | 38.0 | Bottom 13% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 5% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British34.7%
Black African19.4%
Asian Indian12.0%
White Other8.2%
Asian Other7.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Black Other2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.66142, -1.15964 · LE4 0SZ
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN143247
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Babington Academy rated by Ofsted?
Babington Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is Babington Academy a good school?
Babington Academy scores 22.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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 Babington Academy in GCSEs?
Babington Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.0. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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