Rushey Mead Academy
Rushey Mead Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–16, in Leicester, LE4, in the Leicester council area. It has 1,804 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (12 May 2026): Report card: Exceptional in all 6 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Exceptional in all 6 graded areas — inspected 12 May 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Exceptional |
Curriculum and teaching | Exceptional |
Achievement | Exceptional |
Attendance and behaviour | Exceptional |
Personal development and wellbeing | Exceptional |
Leadership and governance | Exceptional |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.9 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 51.6 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 51.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 322 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,804 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 22.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 88.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 10.12% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.85% | 2024/25 |
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