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The City of Leicester College

The City of Leicester College, Leicester
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The City of Leicester College

Downing Drive, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6LN

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Leicester.

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Pupils
1,569
Ages
11-19
FSM
34.7%
Attainment 8
48.9
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2019

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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%

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 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

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

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View The City of Leicester College'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.