Thomas Estley Community College
Leicester, LE9 6PT · Leicestershire · secondary school
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30th 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 864 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 36.0 · 27 | 46% | 1.26 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.05 · 46 | 38% | 1.78 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.9 · 24 | 15% | 0.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thomas Estley Community College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.05 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse 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 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the drama club, orchestra, strings, and jazz band. The school organises foreign and British residentials, ski and sports trips, curriculum visits, fieldwork, and sports fixtures. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 883 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 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their attainment in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Thomas Estley Community College
Overview
The inspection found a school where pupils are happy and relationships with staff are strong, underpinned by a culture of mutual respect. Leaders maintain high expectations for academic achievement, and the majority of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are successful in most subjects. The school is described as calm, orderly, and aspirational for all pupils.
Strengths
- The ‘Thomas Estley Way’ fosters kindness, respect, and resilience, creating a positive environment where pupils trust staff to keep them safe.
- Teachers are subject experts who help pupils grasp specific vocabulary and link new knowledge to what they already know.
- There is a well-considered programme for personal development, offering roles such as eco-ambassadors and opportunities for charity work.
- Weak readers are identified quickly and receive support to improve their reading confidence and fluency.
- Most pupils attend school well, and attendance has improved through close work between pastoral staff, pupils, and parents.
Areas to improve
- Planned learning does not always meet pupils’ needs closely enough, particularly for some pupils with SEND, meaning they do not always receive necessary support.
- The curriculum is not always planned well enough to encourage deep thinking or connections to prior learning, leading to disengagement and weaker knowledge retention.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.0 |
| 2024/25 | 46.0 |
| 2025/26 | 40.9 |
| 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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