The City of Leicester College, Leicester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is an inclusive, welcoming school where pupils from all backgrounds flourish and feel they truly belong. Teachers are expert at their subjects and adapt their teaching brilliantly so every child - whether they have additional needs, speak English as an additional language, or face other barriers - can access learning and succeed. Pupils achieve well academically and are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps into further education, training or employment.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well with exam results consistently outperforming national averages, especially disadvantaged pupils
- Strong attendance and behaviour with a calm, purposeful learning environment where pupils feel they belong
- Excellent inclusion and support for pupils with special educational needs, those learning English as an additional language, and disadvantaged pupils
- Well-designed ambitious curriculum delivered by expert teachers who adapt teaching to meet individual needs
- Strong leadership with a clear vision for inclusion and pupil wellbeing
Areas for Improvement
- Post-16 sixth form provision needed recent strengthening, though progress has now improved significantly
- A-level attainment remains close to national average (though progress is better than average)
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where safety is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Leadership opportunities, after-school clubs, trips and visits, extended project qualification, mathematical studies course
The City of Leicester College is an exceptionally well-run school where pupils achieve above national averages and feel safe, happy and included. Leaders have created a positive, inclusive culture where all pupils, regardless of background or need, are supported to thrive.
At a Glance
36.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.6
Avg class size
63
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
1,499 pupils
1,614 capacity
115 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leicester
Admissions Demand - Leicester
Places available
4,611
Applications
4,655
Got 1st preference
82.2%
Got preferred school
95.9%
Secondary admissions across Leicester (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.45168%
Overall absence
19.94135%
Persistent absence
1,364
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The City of Leicester College
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Oaklands School
Whitehall Primary School
Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy
Linden Primary School
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy
Fernvale Primary School
Coleman Primary School
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