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Orchard Mead Academy
- Secondary
- Blaby District LE5 1RT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils gain the knowledge and skills they need; more are choosing academic subjects at key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well; behaviour is good in lessons and during breaks.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers benefit from high-quality training, subject networks, and coaching.
Current Educational Practices: Staff appreciate learning together and share their good practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Many teachers are enthusiastic with good subject knowledge and presentation skills.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents work with leaders to address barriers to education.
Communication: Parents are informed about school events and child’s progress.
Parent Satisfaction: More parents are making the school their first choice due to improved reputation.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders engage successfully with the community and escalate concerns to protect pupils’ welfare.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved school reputation and support quality training for teachers.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Systems in place protect pupils from bullying and harassment.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding and welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Options include music, dance, drama, and sports activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: School is open early and after-school activities help balance engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Careers advice and guidance is effective, leading to successful transitions.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils receive information about education and training options.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive expert help, reducing exclusions.
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About Us
Orchard Mead Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 1086 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 26% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.6 | 15.1 | 16.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 26% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.61 | 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 | 34.6 | 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 | 26% | 31.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 45.79% | 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 | 48% | 33.82% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 13.79% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 20.41% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 3.02 | 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 | 87% | 88.77% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 158 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 84.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 24.91% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 13.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 28.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.73% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.23% | 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 | -1.03 | 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 | 33.1 | 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 | 22% | 34.06% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 47.71% | 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 | 51% | 30.97% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 14.24% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 21.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.03 | 3.03 | 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 | 86% | 87.55% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 237 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 84% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 26.09% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 12.32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 28.5% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.05% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.86% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.73% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
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 | -0.45 | 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 | 33 | 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 | 22% 7 | 31.04% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 7 | 45.63% | 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 | 27% | 22.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 2 | 9.3% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 1 | 14.33% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.92 | 2.98 | 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 | - | 85% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.63% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.75% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.06% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 32.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 18.06% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.44% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.75% | 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 | -0.65 | 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 | 31.6 | 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 | 15% | 28.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 42.44% | 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 | 31% | 22.6% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 9.44% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 13.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.74 | 2.82 | 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 | - | 76.08% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.08% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.85% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 35.92% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.62% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.54% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.64% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.32% | 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 | - | 22.86% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.32% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.05% | 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 | - | 75.67% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 1.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 35.92% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.42% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.83% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.58% | 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 | 14th Jul 2025 - 25th 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 - 13th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Orchard Mead Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
