Located in Leicester, Gartree High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Gartree High School currently has around 909 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54% boys and 46% girls. Around 13.5% 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 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.5%. indian pupils make up about 27.3%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Ridge Way, Leicester, LE2 5TQ
Website: http://www.gartree.leics.sch.uk
Telephone: 01162717421
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Leicestershire
Headteacher / Principal: William Carter Edward Wilson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 138155

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 925
Number of Pupils: 909
Number of Boys: 491
Number of Girls: 418

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British38.50%350
Indian27.30%248
Pakistani7.50%68
White and Asian5.90%54
African3.60%33
Other White3.60%33
Other Mixed3.10%28
Other (any other ethnic group)2.60%24
Unclassified1.70%15
White and Black Caribbean1.70%15
Other Asian1.50%14
Caribbean0.80%7
Bangladeshi0.70%6
White and Black African0.60%5
Chinese0.60%5
Other Black0.40%4
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.54)
Of the 151 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 145 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.54
Town average
0.08
Local authority average
0.14
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
84%
Town average
45%
Local authority average
47%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
66%
Town average
46%
Local authority average
44%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
54.3
Town average
45.9
Local authority average
42.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.1
Town average
4.0
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Launceston Road , LE18 2FR
3out of 4 2,891 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brocks Hill Primary School
Howdon Road , Oadby LE2 5WP
- not rated 208 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brocks Hill Primary School
Howdon Road , Oadby LE2 5WP
4out of 4 208 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Glenmere Community Primary School
Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD
- not rated 1,198 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Glenmere Community Primary School
Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD
- not rated 1,198 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Woodland Grange Primary School, Oadby
Beaufort Way , Oadby LE2 4TY
- not rated 1,233 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gartree High School
Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Beauchamp College
Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP
- not rated 116 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Beauchamp College
Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP
3out of 4 116 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Manor High School
Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU
3out of 4 2,071 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wigston Academy
Station Road , LE18 2DT
3out of 4 3,235 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gartree High School Oadby
Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Manor High School Oadby
Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU
- not rated 2,071 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Abington High School
Station Road , LE18 2DU
- not rated 3,186 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Bushloe High School
Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT
- not rated 3,235 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Bushloe High School
Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT
- not rated 3,235 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Leicestershire College
South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH
- not rated 3,216 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leicester Grammar School Trust
London Road , Great Glen LE8 9FL
- not rated 2,835 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Launceston Road , LE18 2FZ
- not rated 2,927 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leicester High School for Girls
454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP
- not rated 3,094 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.