Lancaster Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
Lancaster Academy currently has around 962 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.9% boys and 33.1% girls. Around 37.6% 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 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 19.6%. african pupils make up about 18.8% , followed by indian at 17.2%
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.
| Address: | Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6FU |
| Website: | https://www.lancaster.lwlat.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01162703176 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leicester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Anna Fisher |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143857 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 962 |
| Number of Boys: | 644 |
| Number of Girls: | 318 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 19.60% | 189 |
| African | 18.80% | 181 |
| Indian | 17.20% | 165 |
| Other White | 11.10% | 107 |
| Other Asian | 5.20% | 50 |
| Unclassified | 3.70% | 36 |
| Pakistani | 3.60% | 35 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.40% | 33 |
| White and Black African | 3.00% | 29 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.90% | 28 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 27 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.80% | 27 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 18 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 17 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 9 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| 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 | 3,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | - not rated | 983 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Infant School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Infant School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriott Primary School Broughton Road , LE2 6NE | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lancaster School Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Community College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 221 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 221 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mary Linwood School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 3,280 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH | - not rated | 2,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 640 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation Goldhill Adventure Playground, Windley Road , LE2 6TL | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.