South Charnwood High School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Broad Lane, Markfield, LE67 9TBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

South Charnwood High School is a secondary school in Markfield for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 22nd of 43 secondary schools in Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 June 2019, report published 30 June 2019

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

174 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.5

46.5, 0.4 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths43.1%

43.1%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths66.1%

66.1%, 1.3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc17.2%

17.2%, 23.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.08

4.08, 0.01 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

866 pupils on roll, with places for 870

Eligible for free school meals16.9%

16.9%, 9.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5%

5%, 16.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.4%

14.4%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.4%

5.4%, 0.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near South Charnwood High School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Brookvale Groby Learning Campus	3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 49.5
The Castle Rock School	4 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 42.5
The Newbridge School	4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 41.2
Bosworth Academy	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 48.6
Ibstock School	4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 41.5

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: SOUTH CHARNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Simon Andrews
Phone: 01530242351
Website: southcharnwood.leics.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Broad Lane, Markfield, LE67 9TB
Local authority: Leicestershire
URN: 139442

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.