The Roundhill Academy
97%
Capacity
730
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About The Roundhill Academy
The Roundhill Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 263 applications for 105 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.5. Of those applications, 80 were first-preference offers, indicating strong demand. However, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it as Requires Improvement overall, with all five key areas — including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — also graded as Requires Improvement. This marks an improvement from its previous inspection in 2022, where it was rated Inadequate. The school has a relatively high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 20.9%, and it serves a mixed-gender, non-selective secondary population of 730 students aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form.
Academically, The Roundhill Academy's Progress 8 score of -0.27 is below the national average and also below the Leicestershire local authority average of -0.1. This places the school in the bottom 50 nationally by this measure, ranking 24th out of 46 similar schools in the county. Its Attainment 8 score is 45.6, and 49.4% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths (the basics 5 measure), compared with 71.1% achieving a grade 4 or above. The EBacc entry rate is low at 16.7%, with only 8.3% of pupils achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above. Progress in maths is close to the national average (Progress 8 score of -0.05), but English progress is weaker at -0.23, and open element progress is notably lower at -0.62.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a theatre, sports hall, astro turf, science labs, music rooms, and a library, alongside clubs such as debate, drama, and Young Enterprise. Its SEND provisions cover a wide spectrum, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health. With no sixth form, pupils will need to plan for post-16 options elsewhere. The Roundhill Academy suits families who value a school that is oversubscribed and improving from a previous inadequate rating, but who are comfortable with a Requires Improvement Ofsted judgement and below-average academic progress compared with the local authority.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 997 Melton Road, Leicester, Charnwood, LE4 8GQ |
| Headteacher | Natalie Teece |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 730 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.9% |
| School Capacity | 730 / 750 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.27)
2162nd of 3,141
Nationally
176th of 273
In East Midlands
5th of 9
In Charnwood
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
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
2022/2325%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 165 pupils).
- FE college39%
- School sixth form (stay)25%
- Sixth form college18%
- Not sustained7%
- Apprenticeship5%
- Employment4%
91% 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
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed105
263
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
80 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
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%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British59.5%
- Asian24.2%
- Mixed8.0%
- White (other)5.2%
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.
6
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
5
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Roundhill Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
997 Melton Road, Leicester
Charnwood, LE4 8GQ
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