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Castle Mead Academy
Richard III Road, Leicester, LE3 5QT, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.5 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,240
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.0, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, placing it in the top 38% nationally. Additionally, 70% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 55% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating solid foundational skills. The school's LocaleIQ score of 81.5 reflects its standing, better than 82% of schools, although further details on specific subjects or extracurricular offerings would provide a more comprehensive picture.
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Last inspected: 24 October 2023Quality 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. | 48.0 | Top 38% 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%. | 70% | Top 38% 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%. | 55% | Top 25% 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%. | 78% | Top 14% 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%. | 46% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British24.5%
White Other16.2%
Black African15.6%
Asian Indian10.8%
Asian Other6.1%
Mixed Other4.5%
Other4.4%
Mixed W+B African4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.63660, -1.14570 · LE3 5QT
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN147068
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.castle-tmet.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Mead Academy rated by Ofsted?
Castle Mead Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2023.
Is Castle Mead Academy a good school?
Castle Mead Academy scores 81.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Castle Mead Academy in GCSEs?
Castle Mead Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.0. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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