The Herewoode Academy, based in Leicester, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
The Herewoode Academy currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
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: | Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DN |
| Website: | www.newcollege.leicester.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01162318500 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leicester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr J Aldred |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 151607 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1000 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lodge Community Primary School Charnor Road , LE3 6LH | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Lodge Academy Charnor Road , LE3 6LH | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parks Primary School 1 Gillman Road , LE3 9NS | - not rated | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School Glenfield Frith Drive , Glenfield LE3 8PQ | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School Glenfield Frith Drive , Glenfield LE3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Herewoode Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Newton's School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 158 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Parks Community College Greencoat Road , LE3 6RN | - not rated | 170 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe Community College Hamelin Road , Braunstone LE3 1JN | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 158 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 158 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educ8 Leicestershire Allexton Youth and Community Centre, Frolesworth Road , New Parks LE3 6LP | - not rated | 719 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emily Fortey School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | - not rated | 896 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.