Beauchamp College is a secondary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Beauchamp College currently has around 2230 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 39.6%. white british pupils make up about 21.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 60% who stay in school sixth forms and 23% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Ridge Way, Leicester, LE2 5TP |
| Website: | http://www.beauchamp.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01162729100 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Kathryn Kelly |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139624 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/03/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 2106 |
| Number of Pupils: | 2230 |
| Number of Boys: | 1183 |
| Number of Girls: | 1047 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.4% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 39.60% | 884 |
| White British | 21.40% | 478 |
| Pakistani | 8.40% | 188 |
| Other Asian | 5.70% | 127 |
| African | 3.90% | 86 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 85 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 75 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 59 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 43 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 42 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 36 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 34 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 31 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 22 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 18 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 15 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brocks Hill Primary School Howdon Road , Oadby LE2 5WP | - not rated | 317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocks Hill Primary School Howdon Road , Oadby LE2 5WP | 4out of 4 | 317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Grange Primary School, Oadby Beaufort Way , Oadby LE2 4TY | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Grange Primary School Beaufort Way , Oadby LE2 4TY | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Grammar School Trust London Road , Great Glen LE8 9FL | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Launceston Road , LE18 2FZ | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.