The City of Leicester College

A requires improvement academy converter school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The City of Leicester College.

Leicester, LE56LN Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.29
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.3%
Continue in education or training
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.0%
Sustained employment
29.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
26 November 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Downing Drive
Evington
Leicester, LE56LN
Phone
1162413984
Website
cityleicester.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148878
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Downing Drive, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6LN
Website
http://www.cityleicester.co.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASPIRE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1614 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,635
Free School Meals
25.5% (417 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.6
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
9.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.6
Ebacc English:
95.3%
Ebacc Entry:
8.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
63.9%
Ebacc Languages:
22.3%
Ebacc Maths:
97.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.29
Progress 8 Range:
0.12 to 0.45
University Progression:
65.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
66.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
11.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
9.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
65%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
196 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
9.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.3 (+17.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.7 (+9.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.29 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
91 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
182
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,635 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Applied Sciences (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Computer Appreciation / Introduction (OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(32 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ambition for All"

Intellectual Moral Community Performance

Head Teacher's Message

The City of Leicester College is a vibrant and popular 11–19 school with a commitment to pastoral care and academic achievement. The motto is Ambition for All, underpinned by four Character Pillars: Intellectual, Moral, Community, and Performance.

Facilities

Main Dining Area Activities Studio Amphitheatre Main Hall Independent Work Areas

Admissions Criteria

Leicester City Council manages admissions for The City of Leicester College. The college is oversubscribed; applicants are advised to list it as first choice. The criteria for allocation of places can be found within our Admissions Policy.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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