Limehurst Academy
Loughborough, LE11 1NH · Leicestershire · secondary school
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13th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.1/10 against 547 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.4 · 57 | 30% | 1.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.28 · 71 | 26% | 1.81 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.4 · 52 | 10% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Limehurst Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.28 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Singing, Multi-Sports, Hand Bells, K-Pop, Reading, Recorder, Drama, and Rock Music Clubs. Sports options include Basketball, Badminton, and Girls Football. Arts and music activities feature Wind Band, Steel Band, and Music Technology rehearsals. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 656 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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
What Ofsted said about Limehurst Academy
Overview
Limehurst Academy continues to be a good school, providing a "caring environment" where pupils feel "happy and safe." Leaders are "ambitious for its continued improvement," ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, have access to the same opportunities and achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and respectful" with "exemplary" conduct, supported by a consistently applied behaviour system.
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," with teachers ensuring knowledge "carefully builds on previous learning."
- Leaders have effectively adapted to pandemic impacts, helping pupils "regain their confidence" and rebuild skills in subjects like modern foreign languages and English.
- A "rich personal development curriculum" prepares pupils well for the future, with effective careers advice encouraging them to "aim higher."
- Staff are "experts in the subjects that they teach," engaging in research and training to develop their expertise.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is "not fully developed in all subjects," with leaders needing to identify key knowledge and ensure consistent implementation.
- Assessment is "not used effectively" in some subjects, lacking a "close enough connection" to the curriculum to accurately pinpoint learning gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, characterised by a "culture of vigilance and care" and robust recruitment processes.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.5 |
| 2024/25 | 48.2 |
| 2025/26 | 46.4 |
| 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
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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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