Thomas Estley Community College

A not judged academy converter school in Leicestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thomas Estley Community College.

Leicester, LE96PT Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
53.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 61.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
29 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Station Road
Broughton Astley
Leicester, LE96PT
Phone
1455283263
Website
thomasestley.org.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138527
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Station Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester, LE9 6PT
Website
http://www.thomasestley.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SUCCESS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
901
Free School Meals
16.0% (144 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
27.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
31.1 (+11.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
150
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
901 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A Community of Courage and Commitment to Success"

Courage Respect Kindness Perseverance Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal states that Thomas Estley provides the right mix of support and challenge to help each child achieve their academic potential while maximising wellbeing and growth. The college aims to build leadership and character within an inclusive, family- and community-focused environment, upholding high standards of work and behaviour and personalising learning to meet individual needs. Core values include Courage, Respect, Kindness, Perseverance and Resilience.

Facilities

gym grounds library

Curriculum Highlights

Thomas Estley Way character curriculum embedded across Years 7-11, emphasising kindness, respect, courage, perseverance and resilience Broad KS3 curriculum with English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, French and Spanish, Computing and IT, Art, Resistant Materials, Textiles, Food Technology, PE, Music, Drama and Dance, Religious Education, PSHE/SRE Year 9 Specialisms offering focused contexts (Arts Award, Dance, Enterprise, Drama, Musical Performance, Programming and Computing, Sports Education, STEM) with leadership and PLTS development Careers programme aligned to Gatsby Benchmarks delivered through tutor time and module days Access to partnerships and enrichment opportunities (SSAT Leading Edge, Careers Hub) and cross-curricular knowledge sharing

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Out Of School Club provides wraparound care from 7:30am until school opening, and from 3:20pm to 6:00pm. It offers a light breakfast during breakfast club sessions and a hot snack during after-school sessions. Contact Sarah Squittenton at [email protected] or 01455 283263 Ext 0205. Limited places; arrangements can include after school pickups from Old Mill extracurricular clubs.

Admissions Criteria

180 pupil admissions per year group. The Oaks at Thomas Estley (special provision) may admit up to 3 additional pupils per year group in liaison with SENA. Admissions policy documents for 2024/2025/2026 intake are available. Open/official timelines include: closing date for Year Seven applications 31 October; appeals timetable published 28 February; national offer day 1 March; late applications may be considered.

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