Bosworth Academy
Leicester, LE9 9JL · Leicestershire · secondary school
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17th of 43 secondary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 796 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 5.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.7 · 57 | 30% | 1.72 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.08 · 56 | 25% | 1.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.7 · 54 | 10% | 0.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bosworth Academy overview
How it's doing
Inspected in 2024-03, the school is rated Good. In 2024/25, 54.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,565 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,627. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their progress scores relative to similar-intake schools? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Bosworth Academy
Overview
Bosworth Academy is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high expectations for pupil achievement and character development. The school fosters a ‘calm and orderly’ environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to ‘be better than you thought you could be’. While the curriculum is ambitious and well-planned, inconsistencies in teaching practices and gaps in understanding certain values require attention.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and well-planned’, with the English Baccalaureate at its heart, ensuring most pupils continue studying modern foreign languages.
- Pupils feel ‘safe in school and are well supported’, with bullying described as ‘rare’ and positive, mutually respectful relationships between staff and pupils.
- There is a strong focus on personal development through the ‘6 Cs’ (character, citizenship, collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking).
- Sixth-form students experience an ‘ambitious curriculum’ and receive ‘high quality support and guidance’, preparing them well for future education or employment.
- Staff are ‘very proud to work at the school’ and feel well supported, with governance holding leaders ‘closely to account’.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ‘systematically check pupils’ understanding’ to address learning gaps and misconceptions that currently hinder some pupils’ progress.
- The school should ensure all pupils develop a ‘secure understanding of fundamental British values’ to better prepare them for life in modern Britain.
- Leaders need to refine quality assurance procedures to gain a ‘precise understanding’ of curriculum implementation and address inconsistencies in staff practice.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.5 |
| 2024/25 | 48.6 |
| 2025/26 | 46.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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