The Winstanley School

A good academy converter school in Leicestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Winstanley School.

Leicester, LE33BD Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
36.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.8
English & Maths grade 4+ %
43.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 40.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 September 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Kingsway North
Leicester, LE33BD
Phone
1162898688
Website
winstanleyschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143844
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Kingsway North, Leicester, LE3 3BD
Website
https://www.winstanleyschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
640 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
628
Free School Meals
40.8% (256 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.4% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
34.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
105
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
628 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Shine brighter than you thought you could."

Supporting Others Hard Work Independence Never Giving Up Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Dave Bennett MBE, Executive Headteacher, describes The Winstanley School as a small, oversubscribed 640-student community in Braunstone Town. It is part of the LiFE MAT and houses the SHINE Centre (a 15-place SEMH provision). The school aims to be a 'gateway of hope' with an inclusive, aspirational culture where students can shine brighter. The SHINE values underpin the work and include leadership and a commitment to inclusion and opportunity for all.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Tennis Hockey Basketball

Facilities

Floodlit All Weather Pitch 25m Indoor Swimming Pool Dance Studio 4 x Badminton Court Sports Hall School Hall with Stage Meeting room I.T. Suites Classrooms Swimming Pool 6 canoes

Curriculum Highlights

Real LIFE Curriculum for Year 7 & 8 Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions Aspire Programme of clubs after school Holiday revision sessions Charity fundraising Academic university visits

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

The Inclusion team works with a wide range of students to help them achieve. Four main areas of need are: Communication and interaction; Cognition and Learning; Social, emotional and mental health difficulties; Sensory and/or physical disabilities. SEND Policy.

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