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Lancaster Academy

State school · Leicester, LE2 6FU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 967 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
967 ·
Local authority
Leicester City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Anna Fisher

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 26 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Unknown 19 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Marriott Primary School 15 %
Granby Primary School 9 %
Knighton Mead Primary Academy 9 %
Montrose School 8 %
Avenue Primary School 6 %
Hazel Community Primary School 4 %
Eyres Monsell Primary School 3 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
46%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
50
Number of teachers
21:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

967
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Knighton Lane East
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 6FU
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Telephone: 0116 270 3176

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.lancaster.leicester.sch.uk/

Local authority: Leicester City Council

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School data & information Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU
967 Pupil numbers
37 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
52 % Pupils whose first language is not English
21:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
50 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
46%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
36.60
LA avg.
45.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.64 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 148 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 186 4
Italian GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 8
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 3
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 183 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 184 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5

Entry and exit data

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Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Lancaster Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

The aims of The Lancaster School Special Educational Needs Policy are based on the aims stated in the LEA policy for SEN and guided by the SEN code of Practice. We aim to work to ensure high levels of achievement, effective learning, progress and development for all pupils regardless of any special educational need. We make every effort to achieve maximum inclusion of pupils with SEN commensurate with meeting pupils' individual needs. All staff are teachers of special educational needs and are aware of their responsibilities towards pupils with SEN and try to exhibit and elicit a positive and sensitive attitude.

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
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