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Rushey Mead Academy

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Rushey Mead Academy

Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7AN

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Pupils
1,779
Ages
11-16
FSM
22.1%
Attainment 8
51.5
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.2%
Basics 9-5
51.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
81.1%
EBacc APS
5.05
EBacc 9-5
43.5%
EBacc 9-4
55.9%
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About Rushey Mead Academy

Rushey Mead Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.5. The school has around 1,779 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7AN | More schools in Leicester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Rushey Mead Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Outstanding
  2. Nov 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: Rushey Mead School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Rushey Mead Academy

What is Rushey Mead Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rushey Mead Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Rushey Mead Academy's latest exam results?
Rushey Mead Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Rushey Mead Academy located?
Rushey Mead Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester (LE4 7AN).
How many pupils attend Rushey Mead Academy?
Rushey Mead Academy has around 1,779 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Rushey Mead Academy with other schools?
View Rushey Mead Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Leicester.