Humphrey Perkins School
Loughborough, LE12 8JU · Leicestershire · secondary school
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31st 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 869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 40.9 · 40 | 46% | 1.83 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.55 · 14 | 38% | 0.53 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.5 · 47 | 15% | 0.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Humphrey Perkins School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.5% 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 -0.55 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse 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 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, access peripatetic instrument lessons, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 863 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,106. 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? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Humphrey Perkins School
Overview
The inspection found that Humphrey Perkins School provides a "challenging curriculum" with "high expectations" for all pupils. Leaders have implemented changes to teaching and learning that are having a "positive impact," resulting in a "calm and orderly atmosphere" where pupils are safe and enjoy their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "designed well to meet pupils’ aspirations," with a large proportion studying the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- Pupils have "positive attitudes towards school," follow routines well, and benefit from numerous opportunities such as international visits and performing arts events.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported," with information shared effectively to adapt learning.
- Reading is a priority, with "targeted support" helping weaker readers develop fluency and confidence through the ‘Lionheart Canon’.
- The careers programme helps pupils make "informed decisions about their next steps" through independent advice and university visits.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure they "respond effectively to what pupils do and do not know in lessons" to address gaps in knowledge and understanding.
- The school should take further action to enhance the personal development programme, ensuring pupils have a secure understanding of "fundamental British values" and show consistent respect.
- The school must ensure all staff, including temporary staff, "implement the agreed policies consistently well" to secure high standards of behaviour.
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 | 40.5 |
| 2024/25 | 48.6 |
| 2025/26 | 45.5 |
| 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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