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Castle Mead Academy

Leicester, LE3 5QTSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2023
Progress 8
+0.14
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
316 1st-choice / 250 places
Ranking
#1,229
of 3,141 nationally

About Castle Mead Academy

Castle Mead Academy is a mixed secondary state school in Leicester that is currently oversubscribed by a considerable margin. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 694 applications for 250 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.78, and 316 of those applications were first-preference choices. The school is currently operating slightly above its official capacity of 1,200 pupils, with 1,240 on roll, which suggests strong local demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 44.5%, which is notably higher than the national average and reflects the school's inclusive intake within the Leicester local authority. The school does not have a religious character and serves pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form provision. Chloe French is the headteacher.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRichard III Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE3 5QT
HeadteacherChloe French
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils1,240
Free School Meals (FSM)44.5%
School Capacity1,240 / 1,200 (103% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Music RoomsTheatreSixth Form CentreScience LabsDining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteSwimming PoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

SwimmingCricketBadmintonRugbyRowingNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseNewspaperArt ClubModel United NationsCodingChessFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:40

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: castle-tmet.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Castle Mead Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.