Limehurst Academy

A good academy converter school in Leicestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Limehurst Academy.

Loughborough, LE111NH Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
60.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.28
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 68.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 April 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bridge Street
Loughborough, LE111NH
Phone
1509263444
Website
limehurst.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137367
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Bridge Street, Loughborough, LE11 1NH
Website
http://www.limehurst.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
643
Free School Meals
33.4% (215 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
45.9 (+26.5 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.9 (+16.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.5 (+9.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.28 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
107
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
643 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achievement in a Caring Environment."

Democracy The rule of law Individual Liberty Mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Jonathan Mellor introduces Limehurst Academy as an 11-16 school, notes its joining of the East Midlands Education Trust in 2021, and cites Ofsted’s 2022 Good rating. It also mentions strong 2025 KS4 results and the school’s emphasis on achieving excellent GCSE outcomes and maintaining a supportive community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Art Aim Higher LRC Computers Singing Club Lunch Club (PAS) Multi-Sports Club (Invite only) Portfolio Builder 3D Design; Workshop Skills Wind Band Rehearsal Basketball Club Hand Bells Club K-Pop Club (Music Room) Reading Club Badminton Club Recorder Club Steel Band Rehearsal GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 Drop-in Drama Club Art; Studio Study Skills Textiles Aim Higher H&C Drop-in sessions Rock Music Club Girls Football GCSE Chemistry Paper 2 Drop-in

Sports

Badminton Basketball Girls Football Multi-Sports Club

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria: 1) Looked After Children; 2) Children with siblings at the school; 3) Children living in Limehurst’s catchment; 4) Children attending feeder schools Cobden, Loughborough CoE, Rendell & Robert Bakewell; 5) Children of staff; 6) Children who live nearest to the school. Feeder schools: Cobden, Loughborough CoE, Rendell, Robert Bakewell. Children with EHCPs where Limehurst is named will be offered a place if their needs can be met.

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