Brook Mead Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 2 Garland Crescent Leicester LE3 9BN |
| Phone | 01164827195 |
| Reference Number | 148546 |
Brook Mead Academy is performing exceptionally well, achieving outstanding ratings across all aspects of the inspection. This is the school's first inspection since opening, and it has demonstrated a strong commitment to providing a high-quality education for its pupils. The principal and staff have established a culture of ambition, inclusivity, and support for all students, enabling them to excel academically and socially. The school effectively addresses social inequalities and ensures that every pupil feels safe and valued within the community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 852 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.05%
Girls: 44.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 43.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 122 | 110 | 232 |
| 8 | 99 | 89 | 188 |
| 9 | 144 | 91 | 235 |
| 10 | 104 | 93 | 197 |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 23.7% |
| White, British | 19.1% |
| African | 16.3% |
| White, Other | 9% |
| White & Black (African) | 5.9% |
| Asian, Other | 5.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education with high expectations for all pupils.
- Clear, consistent routines that minimize disruption to learning.
- Strong partnerships with families, helping to improve attendance.
- Diverse and inclusive school community that respects various cultures.
- Meticulously planned curriculum that supports long-term retention of knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 214 | 53 |
| Third Preference | 97 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 37 | 8 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Inglehurst Junior School
Ingle Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9FS |
0.25 miles |
|
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Balfour Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 5EA |
0.28 miles |
|
Inglehurst Infant School
Ingle Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9FS |
0.29 miles |
|
Stokes Wood Primary School
Blackett Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9BX |
0.45 miles |
|
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
Avebury Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FQ |
0.47 miles |
|
Parks Primary School
1 Gillman Road, Leicester, LE3 9NS |
0.54 miles |
|
Slater Primary School
Slater Street, Frog Island, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 5AS |
0.57 miles |
|
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Glenfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6DF |
0.66 miles |
|
Dovelands Primary School
Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0TJ |
0.89 miles |
|
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Andrewes Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 5PA |
0.9 miles |
|
Barley Croft Primary School
Malham Close, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0UT |
0.99 miles |
|
Cherryleas Assessment Centre
Westcotes Drive, Leicester, LE3 0QU |
0.99 miles |
|
Shaftesbury Junior School
Latimer Street, Shaftesbury Junior School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0QE |
1.07 miles |
|
Forest Lodge Academy
Charnor Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6LH |
1.12 miles |
|
Buswells Lodge Primary School
Beauville Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0PT |
1.23 miles |
|
Wolsey House Primary School
Beaumont Leys Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2BB |
1.25 miles |
|
The Hall School
Glenfield Frith Drive, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8PQ |
1.28 miles |
|
Queensmead Primary Academy
Winstanley Drive, Braunstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1PF |
1.28 miles |
|
Educ8 Leicestershire
Allexton Youth and Community Centre, Frolesworth Road, New Parks, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6LP |
1.38 miles |
|
Taylor Road Primary School
Taylor Road, St Matthews Estate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 2JP |
1.41 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FJ |
0.47 miles |
|
Castle Mead Academy
Richard III Road, Leicester, LE3 5QT |
0.69 miles |
|
West Gate School
Glenfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6DG |
0.78 miles |
|
Beaumont Leys School
Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FL |
0.78 miles |
|
The Herewoode Academy
Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DN |
1 miles |
|
Babington Academy
Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0SZ |
1.19 miles |
|
The Children's Hospital School
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW |
1.45 miles |
|
Fullhurst Community College
Imperial Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1AH |
1.48 miles |
|
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
1 South Albion Street, Leicester, LE1 6JL |
1.51 miles |
|
Darul Uloom Leicester
119 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5LN |
1.61 miles |
|
Moat Community College
Maidstone Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0TU |
1.7 miles |
|
Emmanuel Christian School
The Grounds of Braunstone, Evangelical Free Church, Didsbury Street, Braunstone, LE3 1QP |
1.71 miles |
|
Leicester College
Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7LW |
1.77 miles |
|
Spark Vale Academy
Crt House, 176 Melton Road, 176 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5EE |
1.8 miles |
|
Jameah Boys Academy
33 Wood Hill, Leicester, LE5 3SQ |
2.2 miles |
|
WQE and Regent College Group
University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RJ |
2.21 miles |
|
Jameah Academy
49 Rolleston Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3SD |
2.21 miles |
|
The Winstanley School
Kingsway North, Braunstone Town, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3BD |
2.25 miles |
|
Rushey Mead Academy
Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7AN |
2.26 miles |
|
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School
372 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 5AY |
2.3 miles |