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The City of Leicester College
Requires Improvementgraded 26/11/2019Ages 11–191,569 pupilsDoes not apply
The City of Leicester College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Leicester. The school has around 1,569 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 26/11/2019 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.6 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Leicester can view The City of Leicester College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 26/11/2019
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.0%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence24.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals35.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language44.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 849.1
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths52%
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
EBacc entry8%
EBacc average point score3.93
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 34.0
Value added+0.18Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
Retention93%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Leicester
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