University of Leicester, Leicester
University of Leicester is a school for pupils in Leicester.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
University of Leicester in detail
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leicester Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is University (adjacent), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1125 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leicester (382), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
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
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with University of Leicester
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 13 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 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
Capacity & Demand
Across Leicester council
Places available
4,570
Applications
4,613
Got 1st preference
83.9%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Leicester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
Questions parents ask about University of Leicester
What is the catchment area for University of Leicester?
No fixed boundary. When University of Leicester is oversubscribed, Leicester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to University of Leicester?
Apply through Leicester's coordinated admissions process, naming University of Leicester on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near University of Leicester?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 13 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Where is University of Leicester?
University of Leicester is at University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)