The Martin High School Anstey
Leicester, LE7 7EB · Leicestershire · secondary school
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26th 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 834 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 | 45.6 · 52 | 30% | 1.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.62 · 11 | 25% | 0.27 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.3 · 57 | 10% | 0.57 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Martin High School Anstey overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024. In 2024/25, 43.9% 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 -0.62 in 2023/24, indicating pupils made less progress than those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Home and Game, Archaeology, Crochet, Creative Writing, Bullet Journalling, Eco, Spanish, and French. Sports options include football, netball, yoga, fitness, and basketball. Arts and music activities feature Art, Drama, LET Radio Station, Rock Group Practice, MHS Vocals, Axes to Grind, MHS Sinfonia, and Music Tech. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 781 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their attainment above
What Ofsted said about The Martin High School Anstey
Overview
The report states that pupils are "happy to attend" the school and enjoy "positive relationships with staff." It notes that while there has been "a period of instability" affecting recent attainment, strengthened leadership has acted quickly to improve the curriculum and support staff.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "broad and ambitious," with subjects "carefully sequenced" to help pupils build knowledge over time.
- Staff use "specialist subject knowledge" to plan lessons that focus sharply on important knowledge, providing "clear explanations."
- The school "quickly identifies the needs of pupils with SEND" and uses "effective strategies" to support them in accessing the same learning as their peers.
- Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, understand equality, and are "respectful of different faiths and cultures."
- Staff are "happy and proud to work at this school," appreciating support for workload management and opportunities to develop expertise.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is "not delivered consistently well," as staff do not always check if pupils have understood new knowledge or address misconceptions quickly, leading to insecure learning.
- High expectations for behaviour are "not applied consistently," with staff failing to ensure pupils follow routines or apply sanctions, leaving some pupils unclear about expectations.
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 | 43.9 |
| 2024/25 | 44.6 |
| 2025/26 | 47.3 |
| 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
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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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