Soar Valley College
Leicester, LE4 7GY · Leicester · secondary school
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4th 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 — 8.7/10 against 766 of them, against 7.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.8 · 62 | 46% | 2.85 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.74 · 92 | 38% | 3.55 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.6 · 68 | 15% | 1.05 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Soar Valley College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.74 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 (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, NCS, SAW Club, Eco Committee, Royal Geographical Society, and Morning Mile Club. Sports include badminton, netball, and athletics, while dance is offered for arts. Trips include a Wales residential and a visit to the Houses of Parliament.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,564 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,560. 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 support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the Duke of Edinburgh and NCS programmes structured for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Soar Valley College
Overview
Soar Valley College is described as a school where pupils and staff share a "very strong sense of community" and "genuinely care for one another." The inspection found that the school is "unfailingly ambitious" for pupil achievement, with students who are "curious and very keen to learn" and who "consistently achieve highly." Leaders and staff work tenaciously to refine provision, creating an environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "designed skilfully" with topics that "build logically over time," ensuring pupils know exactly what they should understand and be able to do.
- Teachers possess "excellent subject knowledge" and deliver lessons with "clear and careful explanations," effectively resolving errors and helping pupils embed important ideas.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "exemplary," with staff making "well-considered adaptations" that enable all pupils to access the curriculum and succeed.
- Personal development is "exemplary," offering a "very wide range of activities" that develop pupils’ character, leadership skills, and understanding of diversity.
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils who are "respectful, courteous and highly considerate" towards peers and adults, contributing to an "orderly and highly purposeful environment."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.7 |
| 2024/25 | 51.5 |
| 2025/26 | 49.6 |
| 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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