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Limehurst Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Limehurst Academy
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Limehurst Academy
- Secondary
- Charnwood LE11 1NH
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Most students achieve well and make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students’ attitudes to learning are exemplary; behaviour around the school is outstanding.
Qualifications and Training: The large majority of teaching is good throughout the school.
Current Educational Practices: There is a determined focus on literacy and communication skills across subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: Some aspects of teaching require further development.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school works closely with families to promote the value of continuous education.
Communication: Meetings and various documents for families are provided by the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents hold the school in high regard for the quality of education and community work.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The school works closely with parents to resolve conflicts and improve attendance.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused on developing students’ literacy and improving teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy on bullying or racism.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There are high levels of respect between students; they feel safe and secure.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich program of opportunities outside lesson time, especially strong in sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students effectively balance academic responsibilities with extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Sports specialism promotes extensive outdoor activities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Students with SEND make good progress, supported by additional government funding.
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About Us
Limehurst Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 643 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We constantly encourage making positive decisions and having a can-do attitude because we want our school to be a successful and joyful place.
Achievement in a Caring Environment is our school's motto.
We consider our school to be an inclusive one since everyone who attends makes a positive contribution.
Students who are feeling vulnerable or who require assistance with issues like self-esteem or anger control can turn to our Student Support Team for support and guidance.
We are a listening school, and we think that when people feel like they can make a difference and have a voice, they feel appreciated.
We support our pupils in developing their own learning styles and ways of thinking.
We are a community of students from a variety of backgrounds, but they are all students at Limehurst Academy, and we want the best for them all. This is what unites us.
Inclusion, though, involves more than simply the pupils.
We want parents and carers to have a sense of community inside Limehurst.
We are lucky to have a set of governors who are very supportive and who collaborate closely with the school, but who also pose difficult questions to make sure the school keeps up its exceptional standards.
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Achievement in a Caring Environment is our school's motto.
We consider our school to be an inclusive one since everyone who attends makes a positive contribution.
Students who are feeling vulnerable or who require assistance with issues like self-esteem or anger control can turn to our Student Support Team for support and guidance.
We are a listening school, and we think that when people feel like they can make a difference and have a voice, they feel appreciated.
We support our pupils in developing their own learning styles and ways of thinking.
We are a community of students from a variety of backgrounds, but they are all students at Limehurst Academy, and we want the best for them all. This is what unites us.
Inclusion, though, involves more than simply the pupils.
We want parents and carers to have a sense of community inside Limehurst.
We are lucky to have a set of governors who are very supportive and who collaborate closely with the school, but who also pose difficult questions to make sure the school keeps up its exceptional standards.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | 15.1 | 21 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 58% | 48% | 38% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 12.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 27.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 40.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 20.58% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 8.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 12.41% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.75 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 94.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.95% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 36.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 26.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 10.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.65% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 29.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 42.62% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 76% | 22.01% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 11.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.91 | 2.65 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 95.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 90.2% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 39.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 27.59% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 9.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 14.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.32% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 9 | 30.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 4 | 45.41% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 23.98% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% 6 | 10.51% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% 1 | 15.69% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.99 | 2.77 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 95.56% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 87.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 34.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 29.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.35% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 17.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.06% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.63 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 25.89% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 39.36% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 19.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% | 8.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 54% 8 | 12.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.85 | 2.43 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 91.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 168 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 80.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 28.85% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 30.23% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.81% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.23% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.08% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 28.57% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 41.7% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 67% | 20.02% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% | 10.96% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 12.04% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 200 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 85.05% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 33.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 27.59% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 3.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 22.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.68% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Limehurst Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1