Limehurst Academy
URN: 137367 • Loughborough LE11 1NH
Overview
- Name
- Limehurst Academy
- URN
- 137367
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Mellor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01509263444
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bridge Street, Loughborough LE11 1NH
Summary
Limehurst Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Loughborough, Leicestershire, serving 651 pupils with a capacity of 600. Originally a community middle school, it converted to academy status in September 2011 and transitioned to a secondary school for students aged 11 to 16 in 2013. The school is part of the East Midlands Education Trust and has been recognised for its commitment to providing a quality education, maintaining a "Good" rating from Ofsted following its last inspection in April 2022.
The academy prides itself on its multicultural environment and strong community ties, with a focus on continuous improvement and academic excellence. Recent Key Stage 4 results have consistently exceeded national averages, reflecting the school’s dedication to student achievement. Limehurst Academy also prioritises the well-being of its students, receiving accolades such as the Alex Timpson ARC Attachment Award for its attachment-aware practices.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various initiatives and events, fostering a supportive community atmosphere. The school actively promotes online safety and digital literacy, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of modern education. For more information, visit their website at http://www.limehurst.org.uk.
The academy prides itself on its multicultural environment and strong community ties, with a focus on continuous improvement and academic excellence. Recent Key Stage 4 results have consistently exceeded national averages, reflecting the school’s dedication to student achievement. Limehurst Academy also prioritises the well-being of its students, receiving accolades such as the Alex Timpson ARC Attachment Award for its attachment-aware practices.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various initiatives and events, fostering a supportive community atmosphere. The school actively promotes online safety and digital literacy, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of modern education. For more information, visit their website at http://www.limehurst.org.uk.
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Nearby alternatives
- Woodbrook Vale School (60.5)
- East Leake Academy (59.7)
- De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire (57.1)
- Humphrey Perkins School (52.7)
- Iveshead School (50.5)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 651
- Boys
- 332
- Girls
- 319
- FSM %
- 34.70
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 651 | 332 | 319 | 600 | 34.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 643 | 317 | 326 | 600 | 32.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 616 | 316 | 300 | 600 | 29.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 616 | 316 | 300 | 600 | 29.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 618 | 321 | 297 | 600 | 25.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 606 | 308 | 298 | 600 | 21.50 |
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