De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-18
Religion Roman Catholic
Address Thorpe Hill
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 4SQ
Phone 01509268739
Reference Number 138298

De Lisle College has been confirmed as a good school, demonstrating solid leadership and a commitment to high standards and expectations for all students. The well-planned and ambitious curriculum enables pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, to acquire essential knowledge and skills, preparing them for future educational and professional opportunities. The positive attitudes exhibited by pupils contribute significantly to a respectful atmosphere conducive to learning. The support systems in place, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, further enhance the school's inclusive approach. Despite the strengths, there are areas for improvement. Some teachers may not always adapt their curriculum to meet the diverse needs of all students. Additionally, communication regarding the rationale behind the school's behaviour policy has not been effectively conveyed to all parents, which highlights a need for better engagement with the school community. Overall, De Lisle College continues to build upon its strong Catholic ethos while ensuring the personal development of its pupils.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1340
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 47.91%
Girls: 52.09%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 15.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 24.4%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 96 113 209
8 101 119 220
9 110 109 219
10 99 121 220
11 97 121 218
12 89 55 144
13 50 60 110

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 56.6%
White, Other 10.4%
Indian 7.1%
African 6.4%
Asian, Other 4.3%
Chinese 3.5%
White & Asian 2.8%
Mixed, Other 1.6%
Unclassified 1.3%
White & Black (African) 1.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.1%
Pakistani 0.6%
Irish 0.2%
Caribbean 0.2%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 14 Sep 2022
Date Report
14 Sep 2022 School inspection
27 Jun 2017 Short inspection
11 Dec 2013 Full inspection:
10 Aug 2012 Academy conversion letter
28 Sep 2011 Full inspection:
Previously as De Lisle Catholic School Loughborough Leicestershire
28 Sep 2011 Full inspection:
03 Mar 2010 Curriculum and development visit
03 Mar 2010 Curriculum and development visit
19 Nov 2008 Full inspection:
19 Nov 2008 Full inspection:
10 Oct 2005 Full inspection:
10 Oct 2005 Full inspection:
31 Jan 2000 Full inspection
31 Jan 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Well-planned and ambitious curriculum
  • High standards and expectations from leaders
  • Positive pupil behaviour and attitudes
  • Strong support for pupils with SEND
  • Good range of subjects available in the sixth form
  • Effective professional development for teachers
  • Pupils enjoy reading and share books together

Areas for Improvement

  • Curriculum not always adapted to meet the needs of all pupils
  • Poor communication of behaviour policy rationale to parents

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)
55.1

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 70.9%

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:

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Points

Points Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Average Points 37.58
Average Points (best 3) 38.67

Grades

School Local Nationwide
Average Grade B- C+ C+
Average Grade (best 3) B C+ C+
Percentage Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Students getting AAB or better 25.6%
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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 159 3
Third Preference 74 1
From another Local Authority 11 6

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