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Lancaster Academy

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Lancaster Academy

Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6FU

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
962
Ages
11-16
FSM
37.6%
Attainment 8
37.5
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.5%
Basics 9-5
25.7%

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
14.7%
EBacc APS
3.10
EBacc 9-5
4.6%
EBacc 9-4
6.4%
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About Lancaster Academy

Lancaster Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. The school has around 962 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6FU | More schools in Leicester

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2020 — Requires improvement
  3. Jan 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: The Lancaster School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Academy

What is Lancaster Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lancaster Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Lancaster Academy's latest exam results?
Lancaster Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Lancaster Academy located?
Lancaster Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester (LE2 6FU).
How many pupils attend Lancaster Academy?
Lancaster Academy has around 962 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lancaster Academy with other schools?
View Lancaster 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.