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The City of Leicester College
Requires Improvementgraded 26/11/2019Ages 11–191,569 pupils
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 & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 26/11/2019. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 3 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Personal development
Progress 8
Value added
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 849.1
England avg 45.1 · was 48.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths52%
England avg 45% · was 51% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
England avg 65% · was 69% in 2023/24
EBacc entry8%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.93
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 34.0
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 35.0
AAB or better17%
Retention93%
Value added+0.18
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake35.0%
Free school meals35.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language44.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled87%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.0%
Attendance92.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Leicester
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