De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Loughborough, LE11 4SQ · Leicestershire · secondary school
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5th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.8/10 against 814 of them, against 8.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 65.5 · 87 | 30% | 2.61 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.58 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 57.5 · 89 | 10% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.58 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,376 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,308. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who need to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Overview
De Lisle College continues to be a good school, where leaders maintain high standards and expectations that are evident throughout school life. The curriculum is well-planned and ambitious, enabling pupils, including disadvantaged students, to develop the knowledge and skills needed for their next steps. Pupils behave well, display positive attitudes, and feel safe within a supportive Catholic ethos.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well planned and carefully sequenced," covering the full national curriculum and building knowledge over time.
- Pupils’ behaviour is "excellent," with no low-level disruption, supported by clear expectations and consistent teacher implementation.
- Reading is prioritised, with pupils enjoying a range of texts and sharing books as a class.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "good support" through secure and effective systems.
- Sixth-form students are offered a good range of subjects and take on leadership roles, such as mentoring younger pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all teachers adapt the curriculum sufficiently to enable all pupils to achieve highly, as it is not always adapted to meet every pupil's needs.
- Leaders should engage effectively with parents to build understanding and support of the school's behaviour policy, as the rationale has not been communicated successfully to all.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with thorough systems for reporting concerns, timely staff training, and pupils knowing how to recognise risks and who to talk to.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.1 |
| 2024/25 | 55.1 |
| 2025/26 | 57.5 |
| 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
—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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