GCSE 2025/26
#2,895 of 3,312
Worse than 87% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Nov 2017
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 151607.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 38, worse than England, worse than Leicester | 45.6 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 52.8%, worse than England, worse than Leicester | 62.7% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 31.7%, worse than England, worse than Leicester | 44.6% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 8%, worse than England, worse than Leicester | 13.7% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 47.2%, worse than England, worse than Leicester | 58.5% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 199 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 979 |
| Girls | 463 |
| Boys | 516 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 53.4% |
| First language not English | 26.5% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,035 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 5.4% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 177 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 17 |
| Average class size | 25.4 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 17.3 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 12.6 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 56.5 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 14.33 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 51.75 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 184 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 237 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 142 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 142 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 15 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 12.9%, worse than England, worse than Leicester | 7.4% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 38.7%, worse than England, worse than Leicester | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 8.7%, worse than England, worse than Leicester | 3.2% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Forest Lodge Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2015. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Parks Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | The Hall School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2014. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Stokes Wood Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Nov 2013. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Braunstone Frith Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Inglehurst Infant School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Inglehurst Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Queensmead Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2018. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Dovelands Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Sept 2026. |
The Herewoode Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 21 Nov 2017.
The Herewoode Academy ranks 2,895 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 87% of schools).
In 2025/26, 31.7% of pupils at The Herewoode Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 38 (England 46.2).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, The Herewoode Academy made 184 offers from 237 applications (1.3 per offer), and 142 of 142 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
The Herewoode Academy has 979 pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Herewoode Academy had 1,035 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, The Herewoode Academy teaches students up to age 18.
At The Herewoode Academy, the average class had 25.4 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.3 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at The Herewoode Academy missed 12.9% of sessions (England 8%), and 38.7% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.