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The Herewoode Academy

Academy converter · Leicester · LE3 6DN

Ages 11–18 · 979 pupils · Leicester

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School remains Good

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-09-07

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

979 pupils · 1,000 places

Pupils on roll
979
Boys / girls
516 / 463
School capacity
1,000
Capacity fill
979 / 1,000 (98%)
Free school meals
53.4%
FSM pupils
523
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Nova Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr A Modi

Location

Address
Glenfield Road
Postcode
LE3 6DN
Town
Leicester
Local authority
Leicester
District
Leicester
Constituency
Leicester West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Leicester, Leicester, 979 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 53.4%.

Open schools in Leicester
229
Secondary schools in Leicester
33
Academies among open schools in Leicester
56% (128)
Open schools in LE3
35
Secondary in LE3
5
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.

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  • Fullhurst Community College

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  • Brookvale Groby Learning Campus

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    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr A Modi
Telephone
01162318500
Website
www.herewoodeacademy.co.uk

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