Long Field Spencer Academy
117%
Capacity
935
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Long Field Spencer Academy
Long Field Spencer Academy is a mixed secondary school in Melton, Leicestershire, that is currently significantly over capacity, with 935 pupils on roll against a stated capacity of 800. This oversubscription is clearly reflected in its admissions data for the 2025/26 academic year: the school received 464 total applications for 172 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.7, and offered first preference to 171 of the 260 families who put it as their top choice. The school serves a community with a higher-than-average proportion of disadvantaged pupils; 22.1 per cent of students are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national secondary average of around 24 per cent. This suggests the school draws from a broad socioeconomic mix, with a notable concentration of families who qualify for FSM. The school is led by headteacher Christopher Haggett and has no religious character, making it a straightforward community option for local families.
Academically, Long Field Spencer Academy is a solid performer within its local authority. Its Progress 8 score of +0.06 is above the Leicestershire LA average of -0.1, placing it 15th out of 46 similar schools in the county. This score is classed as 'Average' nationally, and the school ranks 3rd out of 4 schools in the Melton local area by Progress 8. In the 2023/24 exam results, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.7, with 71.8 per cent achieving a grade 4 or above in both English and maths (the basics 9-4 measure). The EBacc average point score was 4.31, and 32.2 per cent of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects. The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2018 rated it Good overall, with Good for leadership and management. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good, a notable improvement from its 2016 rating of Requires Improvement.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, tennis courts, and a dedicated sixth form centre, reflecting its status as an 11-19 provider. Sports provision is strong, with options from cricket and football to martial arts and dance, while extracurricular clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model UN, and Young Enterprise. SEND support is comprehensive, covering ten categories from dyslexia and autistic spectrum disorder to speech, language and communication needs. Given its oversubscription, families should be prepared for a competitive admissions process, particularly for first preference places. This school will suit families in Melton and surrounding Leicestershire villages who want a large, inclusive secondary with strong sixth form provision, a broad extracurricular offer, and academic outcomes that are solidly above the local average.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Ambleside Way, Melton Mowbray, Melton, LE13 0BN |
| Headteacher | Christopher Haggett |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 935 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.1% |
| School Capacity | 935 / 800 (117% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.06)
1394th of 3,141
Nationally
107th of 273
In East Midlands
3rd of 4
In Melton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2333%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 129 pupils).
- FE college46%
- School sixth form (stay)33%
- Apprenticeship10%
- Not sustained5%
- Employment2%
- Sixth form college1%
93% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed172
464
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
260 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:10
Source: longfieldspencer.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British88.1%
- White (other)5.2%
- Mixed3.1%
- Asian1.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
4
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Ambleside Way, Melton Mowbray
Melton, LE13 0BN
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