The Martin High School Anstey is a secondary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter 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.
The Martin High School Anstey currently has around 843 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 15.7% 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 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.3%).
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.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 17% who stay in school sixth forms and 62% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Link Road, Leicester, LE7 7EB |
| Website: | www.martinhigh.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01162363291 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Laura Sanchez |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137828 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 843 |
| Number of Boys: | 431 |
| Number of Girls: | 412 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.30% | 660 |
| Indian | 4.90% | 41 |
| Other White | 2.80% | 24 |
| African | 2.70% | 23 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 21 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolden Hill Primary School Netherfield Road , Anstey LE7 7ES | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolden Hill Primary School Netherfield Road , Anstey LE7 7ES | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Primary School Latimer Street , Anstey LE7 7AW | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherbrook Primary Academy Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherbrook Primary School Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Community College Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | - not rated | 3,109 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.