Rushey Mead Academy
Leicester, LE4 7AN · Leicester · secondary school
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1st 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 — 9.5/10 against 915 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 61.6 · 83 | 30% | 2.50 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.9 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.8 · 88 | 10% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rushey Mead Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.9 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 (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection was in May 2026 under the new report-card framework.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join homework clubs, a MasterChef-style cookery club, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and the Compass student leadership scheme. Sports include basketball, football, netball, cricket, rugby, tennis, badminton, and fitness development. Arts and music options cover dance, keyboards, singing, drumming, and band.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,804 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,620. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled to ensure
What Ofsted said about Rushey Mead Academy
Overview
Rushey Mead Academy is described as an "inclusive and inspirational school" where pupils "thrive" and achieve "extremely well." The report highlights a culture of high expectations, excellent attendance, and exemplary behaviour, noting that leaders have created a "truly special, high-quality school experience" for all students.
Strengths
- Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), "achieve extremely well" and gain knowledge securely.
- Attendance is "excellent" and behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils demonstrating "kindness and respect" and bullying being "extremely rare."
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious, challenging and interesting," delivered by teachers who "model new knowledge and skills clearly" and correct misconceptions quickly.
- Personal development is supported by the 'Rushey Passport', helping pupils develop "confidence and character" through community service and extra-curricular activities.
- Leaders and staff are "united in their determination" to ensure every pupil succeeds, with robust support for vulnerable students and strong engagement from parents.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring that concerns are actively identified and managed so that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.4 |
| 2024/25 | 51.6 |
| 2025/26 | 56.8 |
| 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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