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Limehurst Academy
Goodgraded 06/04/2022Ages 11–16651 pupils
Limehurst Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Loughborough, within the Leicestershire local authority. The school has around 651 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/04/2022, Limehurst Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.4 and 53% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Loughborough can view Limehurst Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
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Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 848.2
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths54%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake39.2%
Free school meals39.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language54.1%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.1%
Attendance90.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Loughborough
All schools in Loughborough →Rendell Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miASPIRE: Lifeskills0.3 miSaint Mary's Catholic Primary School, LoughboroughGood · 0.4 miCobden Primary School & Community Centre0.4 miFairfield Prep School0.6 miLoughborough High School0.7 mi
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