SecondaryData as of May 2026

Castle Mead Academy

Richard III Road, Leicester, LE3 5QT

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Leicester.

Free schools

Pupils

1,240

Ages

11-16

FSM

44.5%

Attainment 8

47.9

Ofsted

Outstanding

Oct 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

47.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

26.1%

Basics 9-5

54.5%

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

78.0%

EBacc APS

4.55

EBacc 9-5

30.1%

EBacc 9-4

45.9%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Castle Mead Academy

Castle Mead Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.9. The school has around 1,240 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Richard III Road, Leicester, LE3 5QT | More schools in Leicester

Ofsted inspection history

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

Oct 2023 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Castle Mead Academy

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Frequently asked questions about Castle Mead Academy

What is Castle Mead Academy's Ofsted rating?

Castle Mead Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Castle Mead Academy's latest exam results?

Castle Mead Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Castle Mead Academy located?

Castle Mead Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester (LE3 5QT).

How many pupils attend Castle Mead Academy?

Castle Mead Academy has around 1,240 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Castle Mead Academy with other schools?

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