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Rushey Mead Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Rushey Mead Academy
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Rushey Mead Academy
- Secondary
- Blaby District LE4 7AN
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve exceptionally well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display exemplary behaviour and respect.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers' subject knowledge is strong.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers explain concepts clearly and provide useful feedback.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are committed to improving themselves.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions.
Communication: The school communicates effectively about pupils' progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' responses are considered in inspections.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act quickly to resolve issues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure the best education possible.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated; staff act quickly to resolve it.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils value many clubs, including the Rainbow diversity club.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils participate actively in extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Wide range of support and careers guidance is provided.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils access the same curriculum and support.
Subjects Offered: Pupils learn a range of subjects, including English Baccalaureate.
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About Us
Rushey Mead Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 1744 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding 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 | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | - | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 98% | 25% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | 1.09 | 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 | 55.7 | 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 | 60% | 31.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 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 | 86% | 33.82% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 48% | 13.79% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 62% | 20.41% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.44 | 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 | 96% | 88.77% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 354 | 158 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 84.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 24.91% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 13.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 28.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.73% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.86 | 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 | 53.8 | 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 | 54% | 34.06% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 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 | 77% | 30.97% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 14.24% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% | 21.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.25 | 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 | 96% | 87.55% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 356 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 84% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 26.09% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 12.32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 28.5% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.05% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.86% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.73% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.95 | 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 | 54 | 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 | 60% 5 | 31.04% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 1 | 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 | 71% | 22.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% 7 | 9.3% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% 6 | 14.33% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.19 | 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 | 96% | 85% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 267 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 80.63% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 21.75% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 8.06% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 72% | 32.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 18.06% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.44% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.75 | 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 | 53.2 | 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 | 55% 4 | 28.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 2 | 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 | 63% | 22.6% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% 8 | 9.44% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% 1 | 13.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.01 | 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 | 97% | 76.08% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 270 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 65.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.08% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 3.85% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 74% | 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 | 0.75 | 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 | 52.1 | 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 | 59% | 28.64% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 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 | 66% | 22.86% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 12.32% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 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 | 96% | 75.67% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 270 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 50.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 16.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 1.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 67% | 35.92% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.42% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.83% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.58% | 2.45% |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rushey Mead Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
