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The Winstanley School

Blaby, LE3 3BDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
Progress 8
-0.80
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
134 1st-choice / 118 places
Ranking
#2,924
of 3,141 nationally

About The Winstanley School

The Winstanley School is a popular choice among local families, with 134 first-preference applications for just 118 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.21. Of those first-preference applicants, 114 received offers, indicating strong demand. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high level of interest suggests a solid reputation in the Blaby area. The school is a state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with a mixed intake and no religious character. It is led by headteacher David Bennett and currently has 639 pupils on roll, just one short of its full capacity of 640. Over 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the school's inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressKingsway North, Braunstone Town, Leicester, Blaby, LE3 3BD
HeadteacherDavid Bennett
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils639
Free School Meals (FSM)41.6%
School Capacity639 / 640 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

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

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteArt StudiosAstro TurfSixth Form CentreScience LabsSports HallTennis Courts

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

TennisFootballHockeyCross CountrySwimmingDanceRowingMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingGardeningEco ClubFilm ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Breakfast club

08:15-08:35

Source: winstanleyschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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The Winstanley School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.