Located in Leicester, Orchard Mead Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
Orchard Mead Academy currently has around 1045 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.5% boys and 49.5% girls. Around 37.8% 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 12.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.1%. indian pupils make up about 18.4%
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.
| Address: | Keyham Lane West, Leicester, LE5 1RT |
| Website: | www.orchard-tmet.uk |
| Telephone: | 01162413371 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leicester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Subrina Johal |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 144629 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/02/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1045 |
| Number of Boys: | 528 |
| Number of Girls: | 517 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 41.10% | 429 |
| Indian | 18.40% | 192 |
| Other White | 6.60% | 69 |
| African | 6.50% | 68 |
| Other Asian | 4.60% | 48 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.70% | 39 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.60% | 38 |
| Pakistani | 3.50% | 37 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 30 |
| White and Black African | 2.50% | 26 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 26 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 10 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 10 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School New Romney Crescent , Netherhall Estate LE5 1NG | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrels' Field Primary School Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | - not rated | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Academy Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton College Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundella Community College Wycombe Road , LE5 0PR | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic School Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | - not rated | 3,086 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 1,579 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 | 1,726 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 21 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 21 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbrook School 231 Netherhall Road , LE5 1DT | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 740 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.