Crown Hills Community College, based in Leicester, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school 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.
Crown Hills Community College currently has around 1497 pupils on roll, which is about 119% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.8% boys and 45.2% girls. Around 25.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a indian background (57.8%). pakistani pupils make up about 11%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 5% who stay in school sixth forms and 16% progressing to further education , while SP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Gwendolen Road, Leicester, LE5 5FT |
| Website: | http://www.crownhills.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01162736893 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leicester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr F Adam |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 120277 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1254 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1497 |
| Number of Boys: | 820 |
| Number of Girls: | 677 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.2% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 57.80% | 866 |
| Pakistani | 11.00% | 165 |
| Other Asian | 8.10% | 122 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.30% | 80 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 58 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.50% | 52 |
| African | 3.40% | 51 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 37 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 21 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.20% | 18 |
| White British | 0.80% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Primary School Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FS | - not rated | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School 70 Ethel Road , LE5 5NA | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Headland Road , Evington LE5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evington Valley Primary School Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlatts Hill Primary School Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic School Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Field School Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | - not rated | 280 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 280 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Hospital School Gwendolan Road , LE5 4PW | - not rated | 554 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Primary School The Wayne Way , LE5 4PP | - not rated | 925 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 925 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.