The Fusion Academy, based in Leicester, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 7 to 19. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Fusion Academy currently has around 93 pupils on roll, which is about 116% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 80.6% boys and 19.4% girls. Around 27.9% 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 13.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.9%).
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: | Moore Road, Leicester, LE9 8AG |
| Website: | https://openthinkingpartnership.co.uk/fusion-academy/ |
| Telephone: | 01455243689 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Kelly Dryden |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147858 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 80 |
| Number of Pupils: | 93 |
| Number of Boys: | 75 |
| Number of Girls: | 18 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 39.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.90% | 78 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 3.20% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 1 |
| African | 1.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Community Primary School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Community Primary School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA | 2out of 4 | 242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwell Infant School Townend Road , Barwell LE9 8HG | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwell Church of England Academy High Street , Barwell LE9 8DS | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwell Church of England Junior School High Street , Barwell LE9 8DS | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The William Bradford Academy Heath Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7PD | - not rated | 245 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bradford Community College Heath Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7PD | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Lane Academy Heath Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7PD | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield High School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA | - not rated | 246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fusion Academy Moore Road , Barwell LE9 8AG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Farm Grammar School Wilkinson Lane , Elmesthorpe LE9 7SP | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Farm School Kirkby Road , Barwell LE9 8FT | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars 33 Ashby Road , Stapleton LE9 8JF | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.