University of Leicester, Leicester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
University of Leicester provides expert-led apprenticeships that combine academic learning with real-world workplace skills. Apprentices receive strong support tailored to their individual needs, whether they are returning to education or juggling busy work roles. The programs are developed directly with major employers like the NHS, ensuring graduates have the skills needed for immediate impact in their careers.
Key Strengths
- Highly qualified lecturers with strong subject expertise who use thoughtful questioning to encourage critical thinking
- Clear and well-planned apprenticeship programs developed in close partnership with employers like the NHS
- Inclusive culture with targeted one-to-one support for apprentices with additional needs
- Excellent outcomes for apprentices - three quarters of ODP apprentices achieved first class honours and all progressed into employment
- Strong emphasis on developing practical skills and citizenship alongside academic learning
Areas for Improvement
- Lesson recordings for senior leader apprentices need to include full content of discussions that happen via chat function so all learners can access the same material
- Governors need to use performance data more effectively to scrutinise performance and support continued improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with apprentices well-informed about specific risks in their roles and knowing where to access support.
Extracurricular Activities
Guest lectures from industry experts, CV-writing workshops, careers guidance through careers and employability service
University of Leicester offers apprenticeships in healthcare and leadership to 88 apprentices, with a focus on practical, work-relevant training delivered by expert lecturers. The provider has been rated as Good overall across all areas of inspection.
At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
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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)
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