Wreake Valley Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, 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 does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Wreake Valley Academy currently has around 1126 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 20.9% 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 10.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 30 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.9%).
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.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 47% who stay in school sixth forms and 32% progressing to further education , while 9% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Parkstone Road, Leicester, LE7 1LY |
| Website: | https://www.wreake.bepschools.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01162641080 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Rackley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137983 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/02/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1482 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1126 |
| Number of Boys: | 570 |
| Number of Girls: | 556 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.90% | 933 |
| Indian | 5.30% | 60 |
| Other White | 2.20% | 25 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 17 |
| African | 1.50% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 16 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy Upper Church Street , Syston LE7 1HR | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School Upper Church Street , Syston LE7 1HR | - not rated | 496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queniborough Church of England Primary School Coppice Lane , Queniborough LE7 3DR | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queniborough Church of England Primary School Coppice Lane , Queniborough LE7 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Merton Primary School Cherry Drive , Syston LE7 2PT | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wreake Valley Community College Parkstone Road , Syston LE7 1LY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wreake Valley Academy Parkstone Road , Syston LE7 1LY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhill Community College 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 2out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratcliffe College Fosse Way , Ratcliffe on the Wreake LE7 4SG | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.