Castle Mead Academy

A outstanding free schools school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Castle Mead Academy.

Leicester, LE35QT Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
57.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.14
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 70.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
24 October 2023
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Richard III Road
Leicester, LE35QT
Phone
1162143150
Website
castle-tmet.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147068
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Address
Richard III Road, Leicester, LE3 5QT
Website
https://www.castle-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
1,227
Free School Meals
39.4% (483 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
English Attainment 8:
10.4
Maths Attainment 8:
9.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
Ebacc English:
95.4%
Ebacc Entry:
42.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
86.3%
Ebacc Languages:
86.3%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.14
Progress 8 Range:
-0.05 to 0.33

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
42.1 (+22.7 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.4 (+18.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.0 (+7.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.14 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
204
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,227 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing A Community Of Excellence"

Everyone is capable of excellence We develop the whole self We make no excuses Feedback is a gift Castle Credo: Be Kind, Work Hard and Build Your Character

Head Teacher's Message

Castle Mead Academy is characterised by high expectations, doing the simple things well, and the belief that all children can succeed. The Principal describes a calm, caring environment with a strong pastoral system, belonging, and families’ involvement, and a curriculum that is ambitious and academically rigorous designed to develop scholars with powerful knowledge and character.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Cricket Netball Basketball Other outdoor sports

Facilities

Outdoor multi-use games area (MUGA) large and well equipped sports hall dance and drama studios theatre with tiered seating large open dining area Sports Hall Theatre Dance Studio Multi-Use Games Area Classroom

SEND Provision

Castle Mead Academy provides SEND support with external agencies and in-school intervention. External agencies listed include The Educational Psychologist, The Child and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) support, Learning, Communication and Interaction Team (LCI), Children’s Hospital School, The School Nurse, The Educational Welfare Officer, Speech and Language Service, Occupational Therapy, and School Counsellor. In-school interventions include an allocated Key worker, Scholar passports, Lunchtime nurture groups, Lego therapy, and tailored programmes. SEMH support is provided with access to safe spaces, counselling referrals, and a PSHE curriculum focusing on relationships, safety, and wellbeing. Transition arrangements and collaboration with feeder schools are described, with ongoing monitoring of progress and adjustments as needed.

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