Kibworth Mead Academy

About Kibworth Mead Academy

Kibworth Mead Academy sits within Leicestershire local authority and, among secondary schools in the Harborough district, ranks third out of five on its Progress 8 score. The top-performing peers in the immediate area are The Market Bosworth School, Manor High School, and Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy, all of which post stronger academic progress measures. Nationally, the school places in the 49th percentile, which puts it squarely in the middle of the pack — a solid, unflashy performer rather than a standout. Its local ranking of 17th out of 46 same-type schools across the whole of Leicestershire reinforces that picture: it's comfortably above the median but not among the elite. The school serves 829 pupils against a capacity of 900, and 16.6 per cent of students are eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average. It's a non-denominational, mixed secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form, so students move on elsewhere after Year 11.

Academically, Kibworth Mead delivers results that are broadly in line with national averages. Its Progress 8 score of -0.01 is effectively flat, meaning pupils achieve almost exactly what would be expected given their starting points. That's a touch better than the Leicestershire local authority average of -0.1. The Attainment 8 score sits at 50.2, and 55 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths, with 71.6 per cent hitting grade 4 or above. The EBacc average point score is 4.45, though only 21.3 per cent of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024 awarded a Good rating across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. That's a notable turnaround from its previous inspection in May 2022, which had rated the school Inadequate overall, with particular concerns around quality of education and personal development.

The school offers a strong range of facilities, including science labs, a swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, art studios, and a chapel. Sports provision is broad, with options from rowing and rugby to gymnastics and rounders, and extracurricular clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model United Nations, orchestra, and a gardening club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school's SEND register covers eight categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. Admissions for the 2025/26 year were oversubscribed: 265 applications for 173 places, with 149 first-preference offers made. That oversubscription ratio of 1.53 suggests genuine local demand. This is a school that suits families looking for a mid-ranking state secondary with decent facilities and a clear improvement trajectory, particularly those who don't need a sixth form on site.

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