South Charnwood High School
Markfield, LE67 9TB · Leicestershire · secondary school
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15th 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 the 827 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.7 · 62 | 30% | 1.85 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.02 · 52 | 25% | 1.30 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.5 · 68 | 10% | 0.68 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Charnwood High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.02 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Pupil Voice club, participate in football, netball, table-tennis, basketball, tennis, athletics, cross-country, and badminton, or take part in concerts and musicals.
Getting in
The published school roll is 866 pupils against a stated capacity of 870. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores relative to similar-intake schools? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about South Charnwood High School
Overview
South Charnwood High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school fosters a culture based on "strong relationships and a sense of community," where pupils feel safe and respond well to high behaviour expectations. Most pupils, including those with additional needs, achieve well in external examinations within an "aspirational curriculum."
Strengths
- Pupils are guided by the ‘3 Ps’ to be "polite, prepared and productive," resulting in few disruptions to learning.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with knowledge "clearly ordered so pupils deepen their understanding over time."
- Teachers are "subject specialists" who generally explain concepts clearly and check pupils’ learning carefully.
- The school provides well for personal development through "character-building activities," sports leadership, and charity fundraising.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and staff value how leaders help them manage workload and develop expertise.
Areas to improve
- Routines for checking pupils’ understanding are not applied consistently, leading to uncorrected misconceptions and insecure learning.
- Staff sometimes accept poor-quality work without offering effective guidance, failing to share the highest expectations of pupils.
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 | 50.7 |
| 2024/25 | 46.5 |
| 2025/26 | 49.5 |
| 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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