Wreake Valley Academy, 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
Wreake Valley Academy excels at looking after pupils' wellbeing with caring staff who notice when students are struggling and provide excellent support. The school creates an inclusive environment where all pupils, including those with special educational needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, can access the same enrichment opportunities. New leadership has brought positive changes that pupils recognise, creating a stronger sense of belonging and a clear framework of respect, resilience and readiness to learn.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- Excellent pastoral care that supports pupils' wellbeing and identifies vulnerable students
- Strong inclusion provision with the BINC (Bradgate Inclusion Centre) where pupils with SEND thrive
- Wide range of enrichment activities including trips, Duke of Edinburgh's Award and after-school clubs
- Ambitious curriculum being improved with strong professional development for staff
Areas for Improvement
- Exam results at key stage 4 and sixth form are below national average, particularly A-level attainment
- Teaching quality is variable - teachers do not consistently check understanding or provide useful feedback
- School attendance remains lower than national average, though beginning to improve
- Some pupils demonstrate poor behaviour around school and arrive late to lessons
- Too few pupils achieve strong sets of qualifications at key stage 4
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, sports clubs, arts clubs, games clubs, trips (overseas and local), mock trial, student union, debating society, medical society, leadership roles, volunteering, mentoring
Wreake Valley Academy is a secondary school where leadership has made decisive improvements to curriculum, attendance and behaviour in a short period of time. While safeguarding is effective and pastoral care is excellent, the school needs to improve exam results and teaching quality.
At a Glance
20.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.2
Avg class size
45
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
1,148 pupils
1,482 capacity
334 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leicester
Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,594
Applications
7,352
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Secondary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
11.37349%
Overall absence
31.81377%
Persistent absence
1,031
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
Wreake Valley Academy
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy
Queniborough Church of England Primary School
The Merton Primary School
Broomfield Community Primary School
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
Cossington Church of England Primary School
The Pochin School
Eastfield Primary School
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