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Lancaster Academy
Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.8 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
962
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid overall performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 88% nationally. However, only 45% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The school has a LocaleIQ score of 18.8, indicating it performs better than 19% of schools, suggesting there is room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 27 February 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. | 37.5 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 45% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British19.6%
Black African18.8%
Asian Indian17.2%
White Other11.1%
Asian Other5.2%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black Other1.8%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.60514, -1.12540 · LE2 6FU
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN143857
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.lancaster.lwlat.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lancaster Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lancaster Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2024.
Is Lancaster Academy a good school?
Lancaster Academy scores 18.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 Lancaster Academy in GCSEs?
Lancaster Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.5. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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