Judgemeadow Community College
Leicester, LE5 6HP · Leicester · secondary school
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12th 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 — 8.3/10 against 886 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 53.6 · 70 | 30% | 2.11 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.32 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.9 · 70 | 10% | 0.70 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Judgemeadow Community College overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 36.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.32 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 975 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,230. 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 maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores? How does the school ensure the Good Ofsted rating remains consistent across all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Judgemeadow Community College
Overview
Judgemeadow Community College is a school that “celebrates cultural diversity” and provides an “effective personal development curriculum.” Leaders and teachers maintain high expectations, fostering a culture where pupils feel safe and are enthusiastic about their achievements.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from strong pastoral support and “good relationships with their form tutors,” knowing who to approach with concerns.
- Leaders “prioritise reading” with systems to support weaker readers and a well-resourced library.
- Teachers demonstrate “strong subject expertise” and use questioning effectively to extend learning.
- The curriculum supports “holistic development” and prepares pupils well for their next steps in education or employment.
- Staff feel proud to work at the college, with leaders being “considerate of their workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all pupils receive support to attend school regularly, as some groups have low attendance.
- Teachers need clear guidance and strategies to make appropriate adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders should ensure the quality of extra numeracy and literacy support is planned and delivered effectively.
- Leaders must ensure all pupils study all subjects in sufficient breadth and depth throughout key stage 3.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “culture of care” where leaders take swift action and work with external agencies to support pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.8 |
| 2024/25 | 46.7 |
| 2025/26 | 49.9 |
| 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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