Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
Leicester, LE2 6UA · Leicester · all-through school
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20th 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 — 2.5/10 against 483 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 13 | 35% | 0.47 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.3 · 13 | 30% | 0.38 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.41 · 20 | 25% | 0.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.7 · 14 | 10% | 0.14 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.41 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 979 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,046. 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 close the gap between their Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have made "marked improvements" to pupil experiences and life chances, supported by a "well-designed curriculum" and strong pastoral care. While attendance and behaviour are rated at an "Expected standard" with positive routines, secondary achievement remains below national averages, requiring continued focus on teaching quality and outcomes.
Strengths
- Leaders have established an "open culture" for safeguarding where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils feel safe.
- Pupils behave well, following "clear routines" and showing "pride in their work," with staff consistently applying the behaviour policy.
- The curriculum allows pupils to "learn knowledge in a logical order," with teachers possessing the subject knowledge to teach effectively.
- Early years provision is welcoming, with staff supporting children to "develop their use of language well" and enjoy books.
- Leaders provide effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, using additional funds to ensure full curriculum access.
Areas to improve
- Staff must adapt teaching to meet the specific needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "consistently well."
- Leaders should ensure staff "routinely check what pupils know and can do" to prevent gaps in learning.
- Actions must continue to raise older pupils' achievement to be "at least in line with other pupils nationally."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fulfilling responsibilities and establishing a culture where safeguarding is "everyone's responsibility."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.2 |
| 2024/25 | 37.8 |
| 2025/26 | 38.7 |
| 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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