Castle Mead Academy
Free schools
Leicester, LE3 5QT
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 38% in England
11 of 19 in Leicester
Pupils
1,223
First preferences per place
1.11
2026/27
Absence
9.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | — | 47.0 | 48.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | — | 50% | 55% | |
| Average English grade | — | 5.2 | 5.1 | |
| Average maths grade | — | 4.7 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | — | 48% | 58% | |
| Progress 8 | — | 0.14 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Brook Mead Academy · 0.9 mi · Outstanding
- Fullhurst Community College · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 25% in England
- Moat Community College · 1.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 44% in England
- English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 32% in England
- Beaumont Leys School · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 41% in England
- The Herewoode Academy · 1.5 mi · No rating
Best secondary schools in Leicester · Best secondary schools in Leicestershire
The neighbourhood
Castle Mead Academy is in Newfoundpool (typical home £172,750, crime very high).
What is Castle Mead Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castle Mead Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Castle Mead Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Castle Mead Academy is in the top 38% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.