East Leake Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted judgements: Good

Lantern Lane, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6QNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

East Leake Academy is a secondary school in Loughborough for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 2nd of 8 secondary schools in Loughborough. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 10 November 2024

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 October 2024

This school fosters an environment where all staff are dedicated to achieving the very best for their pupils. School leaders have clearly communicated the school's core values, aiming for all pupils to feel empowered, respected and cared for. Pupils study a wide range of subjects. The school has high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Bullying is not tolerated. Most pupils say that when it happens, staff take it seriously and act quickly to resolve any issues. All pupils are taught how to stay safe within and beyond school. Many pupils feel confident they have a 'trusted adult' they can go to. As a result, pupils feel safe. Pupils behave and get on well. In lessons, the atmosphere is purposeful with pupils respecting each other and their teachers. Pupils take part in lessons well. They are engaged in their learning. Many pupils demonstrate the school's values, including the importance of respect. However, outside the classroom, not all pupils demonstrate mutual respect and, as a result, some pupils feel they are treated differently by their peers. Pupils feel valued and cared for at the school. The extra-curricular activities are enjoyed by pupils. Many parents believe that the school has high aspirations for their children.

What the school should improve

  • The attendance of vulnerable pupils remains lower compared to their peers. Missing out on important learning means that these pupils do not achieve as well as they might. The school must address the specific barriers that vulnerable pupils face so that they attend highly and achieve well.
  • Most pupils have inclusive attitudes regarding the differences between people. However, a small minority of pupils are not respectful of the female gender. This means that some girls do not feel as valued as boys. The school should ensure that there is a culture of mutual respect, ensuring that all pupils are viewed and treated equally.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

173 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score50.4

50.4, 4.3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths57.8%

57.8%, 12.4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths76.9%

76.9%, 12.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc18.5%

18.5%, 22 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.30

4.30, 0.21 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

49 students

Average point score per A level entry33.47

33.47, 1.53 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,118 pupils on roll, with places for 1,262

Eligible for free school meals18.5%

18.5%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.6%

5.6%, 16 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.3%

17.3%, 2.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near East Leake Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Limehurst Academy4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 48.2
The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 53.5
Farnborough Spencer Academy5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 38.9
Loughborough Grammar School5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 50.4
Loughborough High School5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 17.7

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Tom Reid
Address
Lantern Lane, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6QN
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
URN
138964

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.