Moat Community College
Leicester, LE2 0TU · Leicester · secondary school
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14th 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 — 7.2/10 against 528 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 41.0 · 40 | 30% | 1.20 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.19 · 64 | 25% | 1.60 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.9 · 44 | 10% | 0.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moat Community College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.6, matching the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.19 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 (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,091 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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 progress in English and maths? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help to reach their potential?
What Ofsted said about Moat Community College
Overview
Moat Community College is described as a "welcoming and vibrant community" where pupils thrive within a culture of "high aspiration." The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with leaders demonstrating "high levels of determination" to achieve their vision of 'learning excellence'.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, particularly "the most disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)".
- "Positive, respectful relationships are at the heart of the school’s ethos," with staff taking time to know pupils and families.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use assessment effectively to identify and address gaps in learning.
- Leaders have "adapted the curriculum well for pupils with SEND," working closely with partners to provide precise support.
- Staff report being "happy and proud to work at the school," citing sensitive workload management and strong support.
Areas to improve
- In a "very small number of subjects," leaders must refine curriculum plans to clearly outline the "precise knowledge they want pupils to know."
- Leaders need to ensure curricula identify "core substantive and disciplinary knowledge" so pupils retain subject knowledge and skills over a longer period.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with robust employment checks, high-quality staff training, and timely actions to support pupils at risk.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.0 |
| 2024/25 | 44.6 |
| 2025/26 | 44.9 |
| 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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