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Orchard Mead Academy
Keyham Lane West, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1RT, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.5 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,045
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 84% nationally. While 50% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 8%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more rigorous academic pathway. Overall, the school shows potential, but there may be areas for growth in challenging all students to excel.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2022Quality 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. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 10% 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 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.1%
Asian Indian18.4%
White Other6.6%
Black African6.5%
Asian Other4.6%
Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.6%
Asian Pakistani3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.65227, -1.05176 · LE5 1RT
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN144629
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.orchard-tmet.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchard Mead Academy rated by Ofsted?
Orchard Mead Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2022.
Is Orchard Mead Academy a good school?
Orchard Mead Academy scores 22.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 Orchard Mead Academy in GCSEs?
Orchard Mead Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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