The Martin High School Anstey, Leicester
The Martin High School Anstey is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Leicester, part of Lionheart Educational Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 18th-highest of the 35 schools in Leicester with published results, and 1,415th of 3,298 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
- Progress (2024)
- Well below average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Martin High School Anstey in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at The Martin High School Anstey averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.3, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 46.8 in Leicestershire and 47 across England.
46% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 47% in Leicestershire and 47% in England.
That is up from 44.6 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.62: pupils made well below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 32.4, against 50.5 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 18.1 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 24 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, History and French.
Getting a place at The Martin High School Anstey
For September 2026 entry, 157 families put The Martin High School Anstey as their first choice and 313 named it as one of their preferences, for 175 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at The Martin High School Anstey
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to The Martin High School Anstey are Babington Academy (1.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 36.1); Beaumont Leys School (2.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 50.3); English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy (2.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 55.4); and Brookvale Groby Learning Campus (2.4 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 48.9).
The Martin High School Anstey's 2026 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Babington AcademyBeaumont Leys SchoolEnglish Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary AcademyBrookvale Groby Learning Campus
The trust
The Martin High School Anstey is one of 17 schools run by Lionheart Educational Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 48.5 in 2024/25.
Where pupils go next
Of the 168 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 86% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 58% to a further education college, 5% to an apprenticeship and 2% into work.
Who goes there
3.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (77%), Mixed (7%) and Asian (6%).
In 2026, 64 pupils (8.2%) received SEN support and 28 (3.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Rothley (Great Central Railway), about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is James Street (adjacent), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, The Martin High School Anstey issued 168 suspensions, 19.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to The Martin High School Anstey are Woolden Hill Primary School (0.1 miles), The Latimer Primary School (0.6 miles), Heatherbrook Primary Academy (0.8 miles) and Beaumont Lodge Primary School (1.3 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Woolden Hill Primary SchoolThe Latimer Primary SchoolHeatherbrook Primary AcademyBeaumont Lodge Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
17.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has declined from -0.50 to -0.62 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 43.3 to 47.3 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has improved from 41% to 46% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 47.3 | 45.6% |
| Disadvantaged(30) | - | 32.4 | 16.7% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(139) | - | 50.5 | 51.8% |
| Boys(88) | - | 44.2 | 47.7% |
| Girls(81) | - | 50.6 | 43.2% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(7) | - | 44.3 | 42.9% |
| Non mobile(164) | - | 47.9 | 47% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 4 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 168 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
2
Permanent exclusions
0.24%
Exclusion rate
168
Suspensions
19.93%
Suspension rate
69 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 843 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. The Martin High School Anstey is in Leicestershire; for families living there:
- Leicestershire's school travel policy: Mainstream School Transport for 5 to 16 year olds
- How to apply: Request for school transport on medical grounds form PDF, 359.48 KB Opens new window
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
837 pupils
910 places
73 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leicester
Across Leicestershire council
Places available
8,516
Applications
7,490
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All secondary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
64
SEN Support
28
EHC Plans
11.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
781
Total Pupils
395
Boys
386
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
45
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,683
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,627
Per pupil
£5938k
Total funding
£149k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.2%
Overall absence
20.4%
Persistent absence
882
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about The Martin High School Anstey
What are GCSE results like at The Martin High School Anstey?
In the 2026 results, pupils at The Martin High School Anstey achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3. 46% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is The Martin High School Anstey's Ofsted rating?
The Martin High School Anstey was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for The Martin High School Anstey?
No fixed boundary. When The Martin High School Anstey is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The Martin High School Anstey?
The Martin High School Anstey was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 910 places.
How big are the classes at The Martin High School Anstey?
Classes at The Martin High School Anstey average 26 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to The Martin High School Anstey?
The Martin High School Anstey has around 781 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Martin High School Anstey?
8.2% of sessions were missed at The Martin High School Anstey in 2024/25. 20.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Martin High School Anstey?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming The Martin High School Anstey on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near The Martin High School Anstey?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Martin High School Anstey?
The Martin High School Anstey is at Link Road, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7EB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)