The Roundhill Academy 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 Roundhill Academy currently has around 730 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 20.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.5%). indian pupils make up about 20.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 24% who stay in school sixth forms and 45% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 997 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 8GQ |
| Website: | www.roundhill.bepschools.org |
| Telephone: | 01162693896 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Natalie Teece |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138079 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 730 |
| Number of Boys: | 364 |
| Number of Girls: | 366 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 59.50% | 434 |
| Indian | 20.40% | 149 |
| Other White | 5.20% | 38 |
| White and Asian | 3.60% | 26 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 16 |
| African | 2.10% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy Barkby Thorpe Lane , Thurmaston LE4 8GP | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School Barkby Thorpe Lane , Thurmaston LE4 8GP | - not rated | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP | 2out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Community College 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stonehill High School Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longslade Community College Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longslade Community College Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.