Brockington College
Leicester, LE19 4AQ · Leicestershire · secondary school
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33rd 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 842 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.3 · 51 | 30% | 1.52 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.41 · 20 | 25% | 0.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.5 · 58 | 10% | 0.58 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brockington College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.41 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,165 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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 8 scores? What specific actions are being taken to address the Requires improvement rating? How does the school ensure consistent teaching quality across all departments?
What Ofsted said about Brockington College
Overview
Brockington College is described as a "calm and orderly" school where pupils are "polite and respectful," supported by a strong Christian ethos. While the curriculum is "broad and ambitious" and personal development is praised, the overall quality of education "requires improvement" due to inconsistent delivery and low expectations in some lessons.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "mutual respect and tolerance" and understand diversity.
- The curriculum is "well planned" with knowledge that is "sequenced well so that complexity increases over time."
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and plan activities that focus sharply on key learning.
- An "ambitious enrichment programme" provides memorable experiences, including international trips.
- The PSHCE curriculum is "well planned and delivered by subject specialists," supporting pupils' safety and mental health.
Areas to improve
- Some staff have expectations that are "too low" and do not always challenge pupils to "think deeply," resulting in incomplete or poor-quality work being accepted.
- Routines for checking understanding are not embedded; staff do not systematically check if pupils are secure in prior learning, leading to "gaps and misconceptions."
- Staff do not routinely adapt lessons to meet the needs of all pupils, meaning those with SEND "struggle to engage fully" and do not achieve as well as they could.
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 | 46.4 |
| 2024/25 | 46.8 |
| 2025/26 | 47.5 |
| 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
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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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