Rushey Mead Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Melton Road Leicester Leicestershire LE4 7AN |
| Phone | 01162663730 |
| Reference Number | 141916 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1779 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.83%
Girls: 48.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 89.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 196 | 160 | 356 |
| 8 | 205 | 178 | 383 |
| 9 | 196 | 159 | 355 |
| 10 | 171 | 183 | 354 |
| 11 | 154 | 177 | 331 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 74.5% |
| Asian, Other | 9.5% |
| White, British | 2.7% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 2022-05-10 |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 118 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 143 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 111 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 143 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 85 | 52 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 143 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 103 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 143 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 87 | 49 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 143 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 64 | 63 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 143 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 87 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 143 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 68 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 143 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 105 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 143 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 86 | 47 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 143 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 70 | 60 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 143 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 137 | 6 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Herrick Primary School
Lockerbie Avenue, Rushey Mead, Lockerbie Avenue, Rushey Mead, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7NJ |
0.26 miles |
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Mellor Community Primary School
60 Checketts Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5EQ |
0.41 miles |
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Rushey Mead Primary School
Gipsy Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 6RB |
0.43 miles |
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Wyvern Primary School
Wyvern Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7HH |
0.46 miles |
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Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Harrison Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 6QN |
0.6 miles |
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Sandfield Close Primary School
Sandfield Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7RE |
0.68 miles |
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Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School
Thurcaston Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5PG |
0.81 miles |
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Abbey Mead Primary Academy
109 Ross Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5HH |
0.89 miles |
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North Mead Primary Academy
Northfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9DL |
0.9 miles |
|
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall, Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4JU |
1.09 miles |
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Catherine Junior School
Brandon Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 6AZ |
1.14 miles |
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Catherine Infant School
Ulverscroft Road, Catherine Infant School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 6BY |
1.14 miles |
|
Wolsey House Primary School
Beaumont Leys Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2BB |
1.16 miles |
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Church Hill Infant School
Church Hill Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8DE |
1.25 miles |
|
Church Hill Church of England Junior School
Church Hill Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8DE |
1.25 miles |
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Oakham House
493 Gypsy Lane, Leicester, LE5 0TD |
1.29 miles |
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Woodstock Primary Academy
Hattern Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2GZ |
1.35 miles |
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Merrydale Infant School
Claydon Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0PL |
1.37 miles |
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Merrydale Junior School
Claydon Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0PL |
1.38 miles |
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Taylor Road Primary School
Taylor Road, St Matthews Estate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 2JP |
1.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Soar Valley College
Gleneagles Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7GY |
0.27 miles |
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Spark Vale Academy
Crt House, 176 Melton Road, 176 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5EE |
0.51 miles |
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Darul Uloom Leicester
119 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5LN |
0.68 miles |
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Avanti Fields School
21 Bhaktivedanta Marg, Leicester, LE5 0BX |
1.65 miles |
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The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
97 Bridge Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, Leicester, LE5 3LD |
1.65 miles |
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ALP Leicester
Stonehill Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4JG |
1.66 miles |
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The Cedars Academy
Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4GH |
1.67 miles |
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Jameah Boys Academy
33 Wood Hill, Leicester, LE5 3SQ |
1.73 miles |
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Gateway Sixth Form College
Colin Grundy Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1GA |
1.75 miles |
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Jameah Academy
49 Rolleston Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3SD |
1.76 miles |
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The Roundhill Academy
997 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8GQ |
1.91 miles |
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Al-Aqsa Schools Trust
The Wayne Way, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PP |
2.02 miles |
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Babington Academy
Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0SZ |
2.04 miles |
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Moat Community College
Maidstone Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0TU |
2.06 miles |
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Beaumont Leys School
Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FL |
2.15 miles |
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English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FJ |
2.19 miles |
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Keyham Lodge School
Keyham Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1FG |
2.19 miles |
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Brook Mead Academy
2 Garland Crescent, Leicester, LE3 9BN |
2.26 miles |
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Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School
372 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 5AY |
2.3 miles |
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Beauchamp City Sixth Form
1 South Albion Street, Leicester, LE1 6JL |
2.31 miles |