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Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School

Leicester, LE2 6UASecondaryAges 2–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
Progress 8
-0.41
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
99 1st-choice / 65 places
Ranking
#2,473
of 3,141 nationally

About Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy is a Church of England secondary school in Leicester that clearly appeals to local families, with 146 applications for 65 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.25. Of those applicants, 99 put the school as their first preference, and 64 first-preference offers were made. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, but the high demand suggests a strong local reputation. Headteacher Aiden Bannon leads a mixed, state-funded school that also includes nursery provision for children from age two, making it an option for families wanting a single-site journey from early years through to 16. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2021, rated it Good overall, with Good marks across every category including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when it was rated Inadequate.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range2 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressTudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE2 6UA
HeadteacherAiden Bannon
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils1,009
Free School Meals (FSM)42.8%
School Capacity1,009 / 1,046 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Sports HallICT SuiteTennis CourtsSwimming PoolScience LabsGymnasiumPlaying FieldsDining HallAstro TurfArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

RugbyCross CountryAthleticsRoundersFootballBasketballCricketMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseDebateScience ClubChoirArt ClubDuke of EdinburghChessBook ClubEco ClubNewspaper

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.