Rushey Mead Academy

About Rushey Mead Academy

Rushey Mead Academy is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 1,779 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 1,620 places).

the school is led by headteacher Victoria Barwell, it falls under Leicester local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +0.90 is well above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 54.4. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 122nd out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 20 in Leicester.

Rushey Mead Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 814 applications for 358 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 426 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Rushey Mead Academy include Library, Sixth Form Centre, Science Labs, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Hockey, Football, Gymnastics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Orchestra, Coding, Science Club and 6 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.1%, which is close to the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Leicester, Rushey Mead Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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