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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 925 |
| Number of Pupils: | 909 |
| Number of Boys: | 491 |
| Number of Girls: | 418 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.50% | 350 |
| Indian | 27.30% | 248 |
| Pakistani | 7.50% | 68 |
| White and Asian | 5.90% | 54 |
| African | 3.60% | 33 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 33 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 28 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 24 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 14 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | 2,891 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.