Orchard Mead Academy
Academy sponsor led
Leicester, LE5 1RT
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 11% in England
16 of 19 in Leicester
Pupils
1,007
First preferences per place
0.75
2026/27
Absence
11.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 34.6 | 37.0 | 38.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26% | 28% | 35% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 26% | 32% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.61 | -0.69 | — |
50% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Avanti Fields School · 1.0 mi · Good · Top 28% in England
- St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 27% in England
- The City of Leicester College · 1.8 mi · Report card · Top 34% in England
- Judgemeadow Community College · 2.2 mi · Good · Top 35% in England
- Crown Hills Community College · 2.4 mi · Not judged · Top 42% in England
- Soar Valley College · 2.5 mi · Not judged · Top 26% in England
Best secondary schools in Leicester · Best secondary schools in Leicestershire
The neighbourhood
Orchard Mead Academy is in Thurnby Lodge (typical home £270,000, crime average).
What is Orchard Mead Academy's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Mead Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Orchard Mead Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Orchard Mead Academy is in the bottom 11% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.