Orchard Mead Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Orchard Mead Academy.

Leicester, LE51RT Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.69
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 48.2%
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
8 February 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Keyham Lane West
Leicester, LE51RT
Phone
1162413371
Website
orchard-tmet.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144629
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Keyham Lane West, Leicester, LE5 1RT
Website
www.orchard-tmet.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
1200 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
1,086
Free School Meals
38.5% (418 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
33.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
37.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.2
English Attainment 8:
8.1
Maths Attainment 8:
7.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.2
Ebacc English:
94.3%
Ebacc Entry:
19.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
89.9%
Ebacc Languages:
53.9%
Ebacc Maths:
96.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.69
Progress 8 Range:
-0.89 to -0.48

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
181
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,086 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Our Orchard Oath: Work Hard, Be Kind, Be Responsible"

Do the right thing / take responsibility Show respect / help others Be fair and honest Do your best / work hard Be tolerant of others' beliefs The 7Cs: Challenge; Collaboration; Culture; Creativity; Community; Courage; Character

British values permeate the academy and are a lived reality.

Head Teacher's Message

At Orchard Mead Academy, it is our mission to inspire our pupils to grow and succeed; Our Orchard Oath – Work Hard, Be Kind, Be Responsible – provides a framework for personal conduct and growth, alongside a broad, rich and deep education.

Facilities

Sports Hall Drama Studio Outdoor Sports Field Outdoor All-weather Sports Standalone Training Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, rich and deep curriculum Significant proportion of students study the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) to GCSE level Sport, music and the arts are highly valued Growth Curriculum focuses on online safety and related topics implemented in school life

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Facilities and activities are available for hire outside of school hours, including indoor and outdoor sports, theatre, drama practice, exercise and dance classes, holiday camps, conferences and other community events.

SEND Provision

Orchard Mead Academy aligns with the Leicester SEND Local Offer to provide information about SEND services, how to access support, and the school’s SEND policy and provision.

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