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The City of Leicester College

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The City of Leicester College

Downing Drive, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6LN

Academy converter · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2019

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

Academic picture

48.9school · 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
48.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.9%
Basics 9-5
51.9%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

48.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/2448.746.4
2024/2548.946.0

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
2023/24+0.290.00
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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
7.8%
EBacc APS
3.92
EBacc 9-5
2.2%
EBacc 9-4
3.3%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.02
A*-A Grades
21.7%
A*-B Grades
49.5%
AAB+ %
17.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 145 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Judgemeadow Community College
0.55 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
0.63 km away · Academy converter
Good
Ash Field Academy
1.73 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
Crown Hills Community College
1.95 km away · Community school
Outstanding
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust
2.29 km away · Other independent school

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About The City of Leicester College

The City of Leicester College is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. The school has around 1,569 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6LN | More schools in Leicester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The City of Leicester College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: The City of Leicester College)
  2. Nov 2019 — Requires improvement
  3. Nov 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The City of Leicester College)
  4. May 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The City of Leicester College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The City of Leicester College

What is The City of Leicester College's Ofsted rating?
The City of Leicester College received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are The City of Leicester College's latest exam results?
The City of Leicester College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The City of Leicester College located?
The City of Leicester College is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester (LE5 6LN).
How many pupils attend The City of Leicester College?
The City of Leicester College has around 1,569 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The City of Leicester College with other schools?
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