Fullhurst Community College
Leicester, LE3 1AH · Leicester · secondary school
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16th of 20 secondary schools in Leicester we can score, 21 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.4/10 against 524 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 34.7 · 24 | 30% | 0.71 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.17 · 37 | 25% | 0.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.0 · 15 | 10% | 0.15 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fullhurst Community College overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2023-11. In 2024/25, 35.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, participate in basketball, football, netball, badminton, rugby, cricket, volleyball, athletics, and dance, and attend a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,441 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the breakfast club integrate with the wider pastoral care for secondary students?
What Ofsted said about Fullhurst Community College
Overview
The report describes a school where “the vast majority of pupils are happy to attend” and demonstrate “positive attitudes to learning.” Leaders have created an “inclusive culture” with an “ambitious curriculum” that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils “feel safe in the school” and “trust staff to resolve issues quickly.”
- Teachers “deliver new knowledge clearly” and “address misconceptions quickly,” helping pupils “remember what they have learned.”
- The school provides “excellent support” for pupils with complex needs through its specially resourced provision.
- “The Fullhurst Pledge” offers a “range of enrichment activities,” including arts, trips, and community service.
- Staff are “happy and appreciate the support they get from the school to develop their knowledge and skills.”
Areas to improve
- The PSHE curriculum is not yet fully embedded; pupils lack a “deep enough understanding” of British values and protected characteristics.
- Staff do not always apply the behaviour policy consistently, and some incidents of poor behaviour are “not addressed effectively.”
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 | 42.2 |
| 2024/25 | 39.2 |
| 2025/26 | 39.0 |
| 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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