The City of Leicester College
Leicester, LE5 6LN · Leicester · secondary school
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6th 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 — 8.2/10 against 600 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 85 | 35% | 2.99 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.6 · 61 | 30% | 1.84 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.29 · 72 | 25% | 1.80 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.3 · 62 | 10% | 0.62 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The City of Leicester College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.29 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 (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Performing Arts, Science, STEAM, Anime, Horrible Histories, Musical Theatre, and Lego League clubs. Sports include basketball, football, badminton, cricket, dodgeball, netball, and table tennis. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,499 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,614. 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about The City of Leicester College
Overview
The City of Leicester College is described as an “inclusive and aspirational school” where pupils “flourish” within a “highly positive culture” characterised by “kindness and mutual respect.” Leaders have established a community where all pupils feel they belong, resulting in high attendance and strong academic outcomes that consistently outperform national averages.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with disadvantaged pupils securing “significantly better outcomes than other disadvantaged pupils nationally.”
- The curriculum is “rich and ambitious,” delivered by “expert teachers” who model concepts clearly and address misconceptions swiftly.
- Inclusion is central to the school’s work, with “precise support” ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities succeed alongside peers.
- Attendance is above the national average, supported by leaders who monitor it “forensically” and staff who resolve barriers to learning.
- Personal development is prioritised, producing pupils who are “knowledgeable, resilient, and self-assured” and understand their rights as citizens.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that “progress and attainment in the sixth-form continue to improve” following recent changes to the provision.
- Leaders must ensure that the “high standards across the school are maintained.”
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.7 |
| 2024/25 | 49.1 |
| 2025/26 | 48.3 |
| 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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