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Orchard Mead Academy

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Orchard Mead Academy

Keyham Lane West, Leicester, LE5 1RT

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,045
Ages
11-16
FSM
37.8%
Attainment 8
38.8
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2022

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%

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
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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Orchard 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.