Lancaster Academy
Leicester, LE2 6FU · Leicester · secondary school
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18th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.8/10 against 481 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 20.1 · 4 | 30% | 0.11 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.65 · 10 | 25% | 0.25 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 32.1 · 2 | 10% | 0.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lancaster Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 for 2023/24 was -0.65, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Young Ambassadors and Charity clubs. They visit Leicester City Football Club, Leicestershire County Cricket Ground, and Leicester Race Course. Arts activities include visits to the Leicester Print Workshop, Stratford Upon Avon, and a stage production in London. Trips go to Duxford air museum, Alton Towers, and the Tower of London. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 883 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students who are below the national progress score? How does the breakfast club integrate with the wider pastoral care for secondary
What Ofsted said about Lancaster Academy
Overview
Lancaster Academy is described as a “welcoming, inclusive school” where pupils from diverse backgrounds form a “harmonious community.” Leaders have driven significant improvement since the previous inspection, fostering a culture of aspiration and ensuring that staff feel “well supported.” The school maintains high expectations for behaviour and provides robust support for pupils facing challenges, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-designed and well-delivered,” helping pupils make progress, with teachers demonstrating “secure subject knowledge.”
- Pupils feel safe and secure, with bullying being “rare” and incidents dealt with effectively; they have “trust in their teachers.”
- The school prioritises reading, using phonics and “engaging texts” to help pupils decode words and “foster their love of reading.”
- Personal development is enriched through a “well-planned” curriculum that covers healthy relationships, employability skills, and awareness of issues like knife crime.
- Staff receive training to accurately identify SEND needs, ensuring these pupils receive the support required to “learn well.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not implemented effectively as teachers “move on too quickly,” leaving gaps in pupils’ knowledge unaddressed.
- Attendance remains an issue for some pupils, particularly those with SEND or who are disadvantaged, causing them to miss “essential learning.”
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 | 36.6 |
| 2024/25 | 37.5 |
| 2025/26 | 32.1 |
| 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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