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Orchard Mead Academy

Keyham Lane West, Leicester, LE5 1RT

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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38.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.4%
Basics 9-5
34.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

38.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2334.646.4
2023/2437.046.4
2024/2538.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.610.00
2023/24-0.690.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
7.6%
EBacc APS
3.31
EBacc 9-5
4.0%
EBacc 9-4
5.8%
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About Orchard Mead Academy

Orchard Mead Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.8. The school has around 1,045 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Keyham Lane West, Leicester, LE5 1RT | More schools in Leicester

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2022 — Good
  2. Oct 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: Hamilton College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Orchard Mead Academy

What is Orchard Mead Academy's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Mead Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Orchard Mead Academy's latest exam results?
Orchard Mead Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Orchard Mead Academy located?
Orchard Mead Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester (LE5 1RT).
How many pupils attend Orchard Mead Academy?
Orchard Mead Academy has around 1,045 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Orchard Mead Academy with other schools?
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