Kibworth Mead Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Smeeton Road Kibworth Leicester Leicestershire LE8 0LG |
| Phone | 01162792238 |
| Reference Number | 137540 |
Kibworth Mead Academy has made significant improvements since its previous inadequate inspection, now achieving a 'Good' rating overall. The school fosters positive relationships between staff and students, with a strong emphasis on pupils' well-being and effective safeguarding practices. Leadership is clear and ambitious, promoting a culture of striving for excellence. Parents express high satisfaction with the education their children receive, noting the supportive environment that encourages pupil engagement and enjoyment of school activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 829 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.75%
Girls: 48.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 78 | 77 | 155 |
| 8 | 80 | 80 | 160 |
| 9 | 92 | 69 | 161 |
| 10 | 88 | 91 | 179 |
| 11 | 91 | 83 | 174 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.5% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Kibworth High School & Community Technology College | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
| 02 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral system supporting pupils' well-being
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Wide range of extracurricular activities
- Good use of assessment to support learning
- Strong support for pupils with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum in some lessons
- Occasional low-level disruption due to inconsistent behavior management
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 2 |
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