The Roundhill Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Requires improvement

997 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8GQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Roundhill Academy is a secondary school in Leicester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 24th of 33 secondary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Requires improvement, from an inspection in July 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 July 2023, report published 26 September 2023

Overall effectiveness: Requires improvement
Quality of education: Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
Personal development: Requires improvement
Leadership and management: Requires improvement
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

148 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.9

45.9, 0.2 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths46.6%

46.6%, 1.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths68.9%

68.9%, 4.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc8.1%

8.1%, 32.4 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.88

3.88, 0.21 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

686 pupils on roll, with places for 750

Eligible for free school meals22.2%

22.2%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language22.9%

22.9%, 1.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.3%

15.3%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Roundhill Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Cedars Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 45.1
Wreake Valley Academy	2 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 39.7
Rushey Mead Academy	2 miles	Report card: Exceptional	Attainment 8: 51.6
Soar Valley College	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 51.5
Avanti Fields School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 52.6

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mrs Natalie Teece
Phone: 01162693896
Website: roundhill.bepschools.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: 997 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8GQ
Local authority: Leicestershire
URN: 138079

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.