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Limehurst Academy

State school · Loughborough, LE11 1NH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 643 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
643 ·
Local authority
Leicestershire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Jonathan Mellor

Entrance

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

Rendell Primary School 32 %
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre 31 %
OtherUnkn 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Robert Bakewell Primary School 10 %
Loughborough Church of England Primary School 8 %
Beacon Academy 4 %
Mountfields Lodge 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

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

School
69%
LA avg.
67%
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
  • GCSE
38
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

643
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Bridge Street
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 1NH
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Telephone: 01509 263444

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.limehurst.org.uk

Local authority: Leicestershire County Council

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School data & information Limehurst Academy Bridge Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1NH
643 Pupil numbers
30 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
57 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
38 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
69%
LA avg.
67%
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
48.50
LA avg.
45.90
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)

0.28 Score Above average
≈ 16% 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 7 7
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 124 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 124 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 8
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 8
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 4

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Limehurst 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.

4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
13 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

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.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
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