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Orchard Mead Academy

Academy sponsor led · Leicester · LE5 1RT

Ages 11–16 · 1,007 pupils · Leicester

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

37.0

Overall absence

12.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-06-02

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.69
−20+2
Attainment 837.0
English & maths grade 5+28%
English & maths grade 4+48%
EBacc entry54%

EBacc APS: 3.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)33.2%
Unauthorised7.8%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
7.8%
Enrolments in measure
1,166

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill84%

1,007 pupils · 1,200 places

Pupils on roll
1,007
Boys / girls
504 / 503
School capacity
1,200
Capacity fill
1,007 / 1,200 (84%)
Free school meals
42.1%
FSM pupils
424
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Academy trust
THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Sponsor
The Mead Educational Trust
Headteacher
Mr Gary Aldred

Location

Address
Keyham Lane West
Postcode
LE5 1RT
Town
Leicester
County
Leicestershire
Local authority
Leicester
District
Leicester
Constituency
Leicester East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
10 on roll / 40 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Leicester, Leicester, 1,007 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 42.1%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Leicester
229
Secondary schools in Leicester
33
Academies among open schools in Leicester
56% (128)
Open schools in LE5
45
Secondary in LE5
7
Open schools in Leicester LA
142
Secondary in Leicester LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LeicesterNear LE5

  • The City of Leicester College

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Leicester · LE5 6LN · Leicester

    Ages 11–19

    • Att848.7
    • P80.3
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence8.0%

    1.9 miles away

  • Judgemeadow Community College

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Leicester · LE5 6HP · Leicester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att850.8
    • P80.3
    • EM5+54%
    • Absence9.3%

    2.2 miles away

  • Crown Hills Community College

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Secondary

    Leicester · LE5 5FT · Leicester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att848.7
    • P80.3
    • EM5+49%
    • Absence7.1%

    2.3 miles away

  • Soar Valley College

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Leicester · LE4 7GY · Leicester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.7
    • P80.7
    • EM5+58%
    • Absence5.6%

    2.3 miles away

  • Rushey Mead Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Leicester · LE4 7AN · Leicester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att854.4
    • P80.9
    • EM5+60%
    • Absence5.7%

    2.6 miles away

  • Madani Girls' School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Leicester · LE5 5LL · Leicester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att861.2
    • P81.1
    • EM5+75%
    • Absence4.7%

    2.6 miles away

  • Madani Boys School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Leicester · LE5 5LL · Leicester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.5
    • P80.4
    • EM5+58%
    • Absence5.5%

    2.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Gary Aldred
Telephone
01162413371
Website
www.orchard-tmet.uk

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